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Bliesma M142A-6

Best box: 11.7 L bass reflex tuned to 80.7 Hz · F3 83.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.85 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) 11.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 80.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.9 Hz / 63.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4145.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 145.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 141.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 108.0 Hz / 81.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.311
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 180.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 208.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 7.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Bliesma M142A-6?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Bliesma M142A-6 in a 11.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 80.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 83.1 Hz.

Can Bliesma M142A-6 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 141.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Bliesma M142A-6 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 4.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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