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Dayton Audio E220CF-8

Best box: 24.9 L bass reflex tuned to 39.8 Hz · F3 45.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 24.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 45.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.9 Hz / 33.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 22.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 756.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 74.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 74.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 56.5 Hz / 42.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 26.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.247
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.256
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.14
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 91.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 216.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.07 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 105.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
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 E220CF-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Dayton Audio E220CF-8 in a 24.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 45.7 Hz.

Can Dayton Audio E220CF-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 12.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 74.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Dayton Audio E220CF-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 22.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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