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ETON 8-512/C8/32 HEX

Best box: 110.3 L bass reflex tuned to 25.9 Hz · F3 24.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 110.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 25.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 24.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 22.0 Hz / 19.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3927.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 48.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 46.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.4 Hz / 25.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 27.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.429
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 102.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 222.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 63.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for ETON 8-512/C8/32 HEX?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts ETON 8-512/C8/32 HEX in a 110.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 25.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 24.7 Hz.

Can ETON 8-512/C8/32 HEX be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 48.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 42.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for ETON 8-512/C8/32 HEX to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 4.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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