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ETON 7-512/C8/32 RP

Best box: 27.5 L bass reflex tuned to 38.9 Hz · F3 39.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 27.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 39.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.4 Hz / 30.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1627.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 70.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.1 Hz / 41.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.375
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.27
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 37.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 137.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 96.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for ETON 7-512/C8/32 RP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 7-512/C8/32 RP in a 27.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 39.2 Hz.

Can ETON 7-512/C8/32 RP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 12.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 71.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for ETON 7-512/C8/32 RP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 10.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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