Vented Specialist

Atohm LD230CR04

Best box: 6.1 L bass reflex tuned to 47.3 Hz · F3 63.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (91.7 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 47.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.2 Hz / 42.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 91.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 188.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.0 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 7.5 cm tube needs 91.7 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 90.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 95.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.9 Hz / 56.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.2 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.24
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.246
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 255.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 9.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Atohm LD230CR04?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Atohm LD230CR04 in a 6.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 47.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.5 Hz.

Can Atohm LD230CR04 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 95.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Atohm LD230CR04 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 91.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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