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B&C Speakers 6NDL38 8Ω

Best box: 8.7 L bass reflex tuned to 66.0 Hz · F3 62.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 66.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 62.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.6 Hz / 49.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 12.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1439.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 118.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 118.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 89.8 Hz / 68.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 72.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.42
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.436
Mechanical Q (Qms) 11.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 7.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 165.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 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 Speakers 6NDL38 8Ω?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers 6NDL38 8Ω in a 8.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 66.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 62.2 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers 6NDL38 8Ω be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 118.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers 6NDL38 8Ω to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 12.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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