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Eminence Delta-12LFC 12" Driver 4 Ohm

Best box: 90.6 L bass reflex tuned to 45.7 Hz · F3 42.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 90.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 34.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3250.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 40.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 79.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 80.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 60.8 Hz / 46.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.465
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.21
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 63.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 506.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 111.8
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-12LFC 12" Driver 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence Delta-12LFC 12" Driver 4 Ohm in a 90.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.0 Hz.

Can Eminence Delta-12LFC 12" Driver 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 40.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 80.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence Delta-12LFC 12" Driver 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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