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Audax HM130Z4-8+8

Best box: 2.3 L bass reflex tuned to 76.1 Hz · F3 84.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (2.3 L at 72.5 Hz) would need a 45.1 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 2.3 L at 76.1 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.25 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 76.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.0 Hz / 62.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 40.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 424.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 139.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 128.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 99.2 Hz / 75.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.241
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 80.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 191.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.35"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Audax HM130Z4-8+8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Audax HM130Z4-8+8 in a 2.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 76.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 84.8 Hz.

Can Audax HM130Z4-8+8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 128.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Audax HM130Z4-8+8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 40.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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