ETON 8-212/C8/37
Best box: 6.0 L bass reflex tuned to 73.7 Hz · F3 80.7 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 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) | 6.0 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 73.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 80.7 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 69.4 Hz / 59.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 6.8 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 28.5 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 603.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 108.5 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 2.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 138.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 130.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 100.6 Hz / 76.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 54.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.27 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.293 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.5 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 17.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 285.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 184.6 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 3.5 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 120.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 9.5" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for ETON 8-212/C8/37?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 8-212/C8/37 in a 6.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 73.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 80.7 Hz.
Can ETON 8-212/C8/37 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 130.3 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for ETON 8-212/C8/37 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 28.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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