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Dayton Audio 295-104--epique-e180he-44

Best box: 24.2 L bass reflex tuned to 31.1 Hz · F3 28.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (24.2 L at 29.6 Hz) would need a 46.5 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 24.2 L at 31.1 Hz so the port can be built.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 24.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 28.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 25.9 Hz / 23.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 41.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 413.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 53.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.7 Hz / 31.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.545
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.94
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 16.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 136.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 64.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 14.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Dayton Audio 295-104--epique-e180he-44?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Dayton Audio 295-104--epique-e180he-44 in a 24.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 28.6 Hz.

Can Dayton Audio 295-104--epique-e180he-44 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 55.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Dayton Audio 295-104--epique-e180he-44 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 41.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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