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Eminence Delta-12LFA 12" Low Frequency Driver

Best box: 101.9 L bass reflex tuned to 42.3 Hz · F3 39.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 101.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 39.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 35.2 Hz / 31.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2985.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 53.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 72.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 74.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.9 Hz / 42.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 51.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.47
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.502
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.28
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 68.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 506.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.06 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 101.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 Eminence Delta-12LFA 12" Low Frequency Driver?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence Delta-12LFA 12" Low Frequency Driver in a 101.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 39.3 Hz.

Can Eminence Delta-12LFA 12" Low Frequency Driver be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 53.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 74.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence Delta-12LFA 12" Low Frequency Driver to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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