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Eminence GA10

Best box: 26.8 L bass reflex tuned to 85.0 Hz · F3 125.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.59 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) 26.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 85.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 125.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 110.9 Hz / 91.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3434.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.3 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 1.28 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.81; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 33.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.81 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.28))
System Resonance (Fc) 141.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 94.3 Hz / 79.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 100.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 1.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 1.385
Mechanical Q (Qms) 16.89
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 33.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 366.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.58 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 72.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 20.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Eminence GA10?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence GA10 in a 26.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 85.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 125.5 Hz.

Can Eminence GA10 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 33.5 liters with a Qtc of 1.81 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.28)), the system exhibits an F3 of 107.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence GA10 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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