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B & C BAC10MD26A

Best box: 4.2 L bass reflex tuned to 104.0 Hz · F3 142.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (3.4 L at 130.0 Hz) would need a 14.1 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 4.2 L at 104.0 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.5 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) 4.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 104.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 142.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 111.7 Hz / 92.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1833.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 244.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 211.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 166.5 Hz / 127.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 76.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.21
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.22
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 320.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 346.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 BAC10MD26A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC10MD26A in a 4.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 104.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 142.7 Hz.

Can B & C BAC10MD26A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 211.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC10MD26A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 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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