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ETON 7-612/C8/32 RP

Best box: 13.3 L bass reflex tuned to 45.9 Hz · F3 49.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.4 Hz / 36.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 17.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 987.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 80.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.9 Hz / 48.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 37.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.316
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.95
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 28.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 137.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 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 7-612/C8/32 RP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 7-612/C8/32 RP in a 13.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.0 Hz.

Can ETON 7-612/C8/32 RP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 80.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for ETON 7-612/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 17.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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