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Dayton Audio CE4895-8

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 91.5 Hz · F3 80.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.8 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 91.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 80.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.0 Hz / 68.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 43.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 397.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 91.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.71 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 162.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 166.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 125.0 Hz / 94.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 123.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.53
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.584
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.75
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 25.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 210.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 22.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Dayton Audio CE4895-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Dayton Audio CE4895-8 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 91.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 80.9 Hz.

Can Dayton Audio CE4895-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.71 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 166.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Dayton Audio CE4895-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 43.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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