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Audax PR170M0

Best box: 8.3 L bass reflex tuned to 90.1 Hz · F3 89.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.5 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) 8.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 90.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 89.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 76.4 Hz / 67.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3333.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 155.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 156.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 118.3 Hz / 89.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 117.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.51
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.608
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.16
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 139.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 192.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 6.7"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Audax PR170M0?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Audax PR170M0 in a 8.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 90.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 89.0 Hz.

Can Audax PR170M0 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 156.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Audax PR170M0 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 5.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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