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FaitalPRO 10FH520 (8Ω)

Best box: 10.1 L bass reflex tuned to 76.8 Hz · F3 81.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 76.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 81.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.6 Hz / 61.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 32.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 531.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 141.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 135.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 104.4 Hz / 79.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 60.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.298
Mechanical Q (Qms) 11.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 23.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 347.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 201.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 600.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 10FH520 (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 10FH520 (8Ω) in a 10.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 76.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 81.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 10FH520 (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 135.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 10FH520 (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 32.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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