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Audiocontrol SPK-10S4

Best box: 20.8 L bass reflex tuned to 33.2 Hz · F3 34.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (20.8 L at 28.9 Hz) would need a 128.4 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 20.8 L at 33.2 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Port length (95.5 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) 20.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 33.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 28.5 Hz / 24.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 95.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 180.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.7 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 10.0 cm tube needs 95.5 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) 28.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 49.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 50.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.2 Hz / 28.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 41.3 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.579
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.658
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.83
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 314.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 62.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 14.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Audiocontrol SPK-10S4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Audiocontrol SPK-10S4 in a 20.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 33.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.4 Hz.

Can Audiocontrol SPK-10S4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 28.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 50.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Audiocontrol SPK-10S4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 95.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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