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Celestion FTR12-3070C

Best box: 25.1 L bass reflex tuned to 76.0 Hz · F3 76.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 76.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.3 Hz / 58.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 16.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1047.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 135.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 133.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.4 Hz / 76.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.1 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.321
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.362
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 43.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.59 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 179.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Celestion FTR12-3070C?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Celestion FTR12-3070C in a 25.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 76.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 76.1 Hz.

Can Celestion FTR12-3070C be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 133.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Celestion FTR12-3070C to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 16.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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