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B & C BAC6MBX44B

Best box: 2.0 L bass reflex tuned to 122.8 Hz · F3 141.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 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) 2.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 122.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 141.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 119.2 Hz / 101.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 31.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 551.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.99 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 228.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 220.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 171.7 Hz / 131.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 90.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.293
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 307.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
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 BAC6MBX44B?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC6MBX44B in a 2.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 122.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 141.1 Hz.

Can B & C BAC6MBX44B be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.99 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 220.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC6MBX44B to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 31.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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