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Eminence GA-SC-X-12-SIGNATURE-GUITAR-SPEAKER-NEODYMIUM

Best box: 36.0 L bass reflex tuned to 77.1 Hz · F3 101.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.27 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) 36.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 77.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 84.0 Hz / 65.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4466.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.3 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.66 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.933; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.933 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 128.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 82.3 Hz / 65.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 90.7 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.66
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.702
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.99
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 45.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 519.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 129.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 60.0 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 GA-SC-X-12-SIGNATURE-GUITAR-SPEAKER-NEODYMIUM?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence GA-SC-X-12-SIGNATURE-GUITAR-SPEAKER-NEODYMIUM in a 36.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 77.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 101.5 Hz.

Can Eminence GA-SC-X-12-SIGNATURE-GUITAR-SPEAKER-NEODYMIUM be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 45.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.933 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 101.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence GA-SC-X-12-SIGNATURE-GUITAR-SPEAKER-NEODYMIUM to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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