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Down4Sound D4S-NMR658 Neo Mid Range Speaker - 6.5 Inch, 110W RMS, 8 Ohm

Best box: 5.7 L bass reflex tuned to 91.7 Hz · F3 113.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 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) 5.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 91.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 83.0 Hz / 69.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 8.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1976.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 150.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 152.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 115.4 Hz / 87.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 131.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.59
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.638
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 205.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Down4Sound D4S-NMR658 Neo Mid Range Speaker - 6.5 Inch, 110W RMS, 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Down4Sound D4S-NMR658 Neo Mid Range Speaker - 6.5 Inch, 110W RMS, 8 Ohm in a 5.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 91.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 113.7 Hz.

Can Down4Sound D4S-NMR658 Neo Mid Range Speaker - 6.5 Inch, 110W RMS, 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 152.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Down4Sound D4S-NMR658 Neo Mid Range Speaker - 6.5 Inch, 110W RMS, 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 8.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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