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Bliesma W137B-8

Best box: 8.0 L bass reflex tuned to 44.5 Hz · F3 46.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.4 Hz / 35.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 33.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 512.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 82.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.3 Hz / 47.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.334
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 95.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 113.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Bliesma W137B-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Bliesma W137B-8 in a 8.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 46.6 Hz.

Can Bliesma W137B-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 83.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Bliesma W137B-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 33.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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