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FaitalPRO 10HX230 (8Ω)

Best box: 30.7 L bass reflex tuned to 63.7 Hz · F3 60.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 30.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 63.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.2 Hz / 47.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 11.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1464.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 112.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 85.7 Hz / 64.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.418
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 30.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 347.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 155.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 10HX230 (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 10HX230 (8Ω) in a 30.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 63.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 60.5 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 10HX230 (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 13.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 113.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 10HX230 (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 11.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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