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B2 Audio 35243

Best box: 5.4 L bass reflex tuned to 80.5 Hz · F3 102.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 80.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 102.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.5 Hz / 61.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 13.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1299.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 131.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 132.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 100.6 Hz / 76.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 115.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.6
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.738
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 155.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for B2 Audio 35243?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B2 Audio 35243 in a 5.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 80.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 102.0 Hz.

Can B2 Audio 35243 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 9.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 132.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B2 Audio 35243 to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for B2 Audio 35243, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 5.0 cm diameter with a length of 13.2 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.

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