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B & C BACN14NA100

Best box: 22.0 L bass reflex tuned to 67.8 Hz · F3 77.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 67.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.3 Hz / 56.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 41.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 413.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 122.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 126.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.7 Hz / 69.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.24
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.6
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 99.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 707.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 179.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 800.0 W
Nominal Diameter 14.0"
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 BACN14NA100?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BACN14NA100 in a 22.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 67.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 77.8 Hz.

Can B & C BACN14NA100 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 119.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BACN14NA100 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 41.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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