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ETON 5-512/C8/25 RP

Best box: 6.8 L bass reflex tuned to 65.4 Hz · F3 65.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 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) 6.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 65.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 65.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.6 Hz / 50.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1032.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 119.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 87.5 Hz / 67.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 59.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.355
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.19
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 80.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 166.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for ETON 5-512/C8/25 RP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 5-512/C8/25 RP in a 6.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 65.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 65.5 Hz.

Can ETON 5-512/C8/25 RP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 113.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for ETON 5-512/C8/25 RP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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