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Beyma 253-031

Best box: 3.5 L bass reflex tuned to 82.0 Hz · F3 83.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 82.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.0 Hz / 63.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 21.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 802.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 107.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 151.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 147.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 111.9 Hz / 84.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 72.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.345
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 90.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 208.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 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 Beyma 253-031?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Beyma 253-031 in a 3.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 82.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 83.0 Hz.

Can Beyma 253-031 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 147.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Beyma 253-031 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 21.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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