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ETON 11-581/50 HEX

Best box: 54.4 L bass reflex tuned to 31.7 Hz · F3 34.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 54.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.0 Hz / 25.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 15.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1143.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 26.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 58.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.6 Hz / 34.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 24.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.297
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 140.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 380.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 80.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 11.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for ETON 11-581/50 HEX?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 11-581/50 HEX in a 54.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.9 Hz.

Can ETON 11-581/50 HEX be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 26.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 60.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for ETON 11-581/50 HEX to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 15.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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