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B2 Audio 36535

Best box: 17.2 L bass reflex tuned to 36.0 Hz · F3 34.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (17.2 L at 30.0 Hz) would need a 144.9 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 17.2 L at 36.0 Hz so the port can be built.
  • 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.
  • Port length (98.5 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 36.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 31.0 Hz / 27.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 98.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 175.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.3 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 10.0 cm tube needs 98.5 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 55.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.5 Hz / 34.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 29.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.38
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.405
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.07
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 18.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 464.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 0.75 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 73.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 6000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 11.0"
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 36535?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B2 Audio 36535 in a 17.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 36.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.7 Hz.

Can B2 Audio 36535 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 57.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B2 Audio 36535 to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for B2 Audio 36535, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 10.0 cm diameter with a length of 98.5 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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