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B&C Speakers 4NDS34

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 119.9 Hz · F3 113.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.8 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 119.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 104.1 Hz / 93.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 23.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 725.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.34 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 229.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 205.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 160.3 Hz / 122.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 79.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.24
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.247
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 57.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 319.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
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 Speakers 4NDS34?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers 4NDS34 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 119.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 113.3 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers 4NDS34 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.34 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 205.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers 4NDS34 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 23.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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