DB Drive WDX10G2F-4
Best box: 19.9 L sealed · Fc 49.0 Hz · F3 41.9 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 163.0 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended
PORT NOT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 15.9 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 29.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 42.7 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 35.3 Hz / 27.0 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 10.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 163.0 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 106.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 108.8 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.702 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.993; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 19.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.993 (above Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 49.0 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 41.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 34.4 Hz / 27.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 34.6 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.702 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.84 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.29 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 19.9 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 339.8 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 7.04 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 41.3 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 14.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 500.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 10.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for DB Drive WDX10G2F-4?
A simple ported box is not recommended for DB Drive WDX10G2F-4: the textbook alignment (15.9 liters tuned to 29.5 Hz) needs a 163.0 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.
Can DB Drive WDX10G2F-4 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 19.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.993 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 41.9 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for DB Drive WDX10G2F-4 to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 10.0 cm port would need 163.0 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.
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