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DB Drive WDX12G3.4

Best box: 90.2 L bass reflex tuned to 26.9 Hz · F3 37.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 90.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 26.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 37.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.2 Hz / 23.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 28.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 595.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.5 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.62 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.877; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 112.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.877 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 44.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 31.0 Hz / 24.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.62
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.72
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.48
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 112.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 43.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 15.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 3000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
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 WDX12G3.4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts DB Drive WDX12G3.4 in a 90.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 37.1 Hz.

Can DB Drive WDX12G3.4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 112.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.877 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 38.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for DB Drive WDX12G3.4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 28.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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