B&C Speakers B&C 6MDN44-16 6.5" Professional Neo Midrange Speaker 16 Ohm
Best box: 4.2 L bass reflex tuned to 114.4 Hz · F3 106.5 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 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) | 4.2 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 114.4 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 106.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 95.2 Hz / 84.9 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 7.1 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 2412.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 115.6 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 2.2 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 201.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 197.2 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 150.3 Hz / 114.1 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 138.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.47 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.557 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.0 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 2.8 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 132.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 11.8 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 247.6 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 3.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 400.0 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 B&C 6MDN44-16 6.5" Professional Neo Midrange Speaker 16 Ohm?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers B&C 6MDN44-16 6.5" Professional Neo Midrange Speaker 16 Ohm in a 4.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 114.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 106.5 Hz.
Can B&C Speakers B&C 6MDN44-16 6.5" Professional Neo Midrange Speaker 16 Ohm be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 197.2 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers B&C 6MDN44-16 6.5" Professional Neo Midrange Speaker 16 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 7.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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