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B & C BAC10HPL64A

Best box: 16.7 L bass reflex tuned to 73.5 Hz · F3 76.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 73.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.7 Hz / 57.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 7.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2387.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 132.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 130.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 100.6 Hz / 76.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 61.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.333
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 32.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 320.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 183.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 B & C BAC10HPL64A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC10HPL64A in a 16.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 73.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 76.5 Hz.

Can B & C BAC10HPL64A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 130.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC10HPL64A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 7.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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