Audio System X 12 EVO
Best box: 36.1 L bass reflex tuned to 31.6 Hz · F3 31.3 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- The textbook alignment (36.1 L at 28.7 Hz) would need a 114.8 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 36.1 L at 31.6 Hz so the port can be built.
- Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.
- Port length (93.1 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) | 36.1 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 31.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 31.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 28.5 Hz / 25.9 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED | Ø 12.5 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 93.1 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 185.0 Hz |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 15.8 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 52.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 100.8 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 65.8 Hz / 42.1 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 27.9 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.37 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.395 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 5.75 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 41.8 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 490.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 2.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 70.6 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | N/A mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | N/A W |
| Nominal Diameter | 12.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Audio System X 12 EVO?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Audio System X 12 EVO in a 36.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 31.3 Hz.
Can Audio System X 12 EVO be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 100.8 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Audio System X 12 EVO to avoid port chuffing?
Xmax is not published for Audio System X 12 EVO, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 12.5 cm diameter with a length of 93.1 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.
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