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Eminence LEGEND GB128 12" Lead / Rhythm Guitar Speaker

Best box: 35.1 L bass reflex tuned to 73.1 Hz · F3 96.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.8 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) 35.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 73.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 96.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 79.5 Hz / 61.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3184.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.1 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.65 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.919; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 43.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.919 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 121.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 79.2 Hz / 62.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 86.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.65
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.672
Mechanical Q (Qms) 19.54
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 43.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 506.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.37 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 127.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 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 LEGEND GB128 12" Lead / Rhythm Guitar Speaker?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence LEGEND GB128 12" Lead / Rhythm Guitar Speaker in a 35.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 73.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 96.6 Hz.

Can Eminence LEGEND GB128 12" Lead / Rhythm Guitar Speaker be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 43.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.919 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 97.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence LEGEND GB128 12" Lead / Rhythm Guitar Speaker to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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