Vented Specialist

Audax PR380T4

Best box: 61.0 L bass reflex tuned to 57.4 Hz · F3 57.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 61.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 57.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.0 Hz / 44.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 9.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1837.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 133.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 27.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 102.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 77.4 Hz / 58.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 49.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.347
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.06
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 107.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 892.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 141.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 15.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Audax PR380T4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Audax PR380T4 in a 61.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 57.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 57.8 Hz.

Can Audax PR380T4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 27.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 101.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Audax PR380T4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 9.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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