
ForceField
Powered Subwoofers
Quick Start Guide
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| Read All Instructions | Avoid Extreme Temperatures | Avoid Moisture |
| Avoid Direct Sunlight | Avoid Solvents | Secure Cables |
Technical Specifications

| ForceField 30 | ForceField 40 | |
| Dimensions | 1112 ⁄16″ (32.2 cm) H (w/feet) x 11 3 ⁄8″ (28.9 cm) W x 15 31 ⁄32″ (40.6 cm) D | 14⁄16″ (37.3 cm) H (w/feet) x 13 ⁄32″ (33.7 cm) W x 18 ⁄16″ (46.5 cm) D |
| Weight | 31.50 lbs. (14.29 kg) | 40.50 lbs. (18.37 kg) |
| Frequency Response | 18 Hz – 250 Hz | 14 Hz – 250 Hz |
| Driver Complement | One 8″ (20.3cm) long-throw high-output bass driver | One 10″ (25.4cm) long-throw high-output bass driver |
| Amplifier | 1000 Watt ForceField Digital Amplifier | 1200 Watt ForceField Digital Amplifier |
| LFE Line-Level Input | Unfiltered (no low pass), direct-coupled | Unfiltered (no low pass), direct-coupled |
| Right/Left Line-Level Input | Variable Low-Pass from 40 Hz – 150 Hz | Variable Low-Pass from 40 Hz – 150 Hz |
| Voltage Input | North America: 120v 60 Hz, Europe: 230v 50 Hz | North America: 120v 60 Hz, Europe: 230v 50 Hz |
| Fuse Size | North America: 5-amp 250-volt slow blow fuse (110-volt version) | North America: 5-amp 250-volt slow blow fuse (110-volt version) |
| Power Requirements/ | North America: 120v at 50 or 60Hz / 1000 Watts | North America: 120v at 50 or 60Hz / 1200 Watts |
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice
Unpacking – Please Follow These Steps to Safely Unpack Your Subwoofer
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ForceField Subwoofers are heavy, we recommend 2 people to unpack them.
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| 1. Remove any wrapping and stand up as shown. | 2. Carefully cut tape. |
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| 3. Open box flaps. | 4. Turn over and lift off the box. |
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| 5. Remove internal packing, and turn the subwoofer over onto its feet. | 6. Subwoofer is ready to place in the room, and connect to power and signal. |
Positioning – Check the User Manual for Detailed Instructions
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| Corner placement shoud be avoided | Place in shaded areas for best performance |
Connections – Check the User Manual for Detailed Instructions
Left/LFE Input From Sub/LFE Output – For use with an A/V receiver, processor or subwoofer control unit
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| Connect AC power cable | Select input |
Left and Right Inputs – For use in a stereo configuration
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| Left/LFE and Right channel inputs |
ForceField
Powered Subwoofers
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