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Dayton Audio CE70PR-4

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 92.6 Hz · F3 82.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 92.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 76.5 Hz / 69.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 42.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 408.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 94.7 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.63 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.891; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.52 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.891 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 154.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 134.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 108.7 Hz / 85.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 109.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.63
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.768
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 24.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.13 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 141.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 20.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.5"
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 CE70PR-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Dayton Audio CE70PR-4 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 92.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 82.9 Hz.

Can Dayton Audio CE70PR-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.52 liters with a Qtc of 0.891 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 134.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Dayton Audio CE70PR-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 42.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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