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American Bass XD-1022

Best box: 28.2 L bass reflex tuned to 32.2 Hz · F3 30.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 28.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 32.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 30.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 28.2 Hz / 25.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 39.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 431.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 57.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 98.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.0 Hz / 39.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.535
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.582
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.66
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 18.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 330.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 75.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 11.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 450.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for American Bass XD-1022?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts American Bass XD-1022 in a 28.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 32.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 30.2 Hz.

Can American Bass XD-1022 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 25.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 98.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for American Bass XD-1022 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 39.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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