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FaitalPRO 12FH520 (4Ω)

Best box: 22.9 L bass reflex tuned to 68.2 Hz · F3 73.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 68.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.4 Hz / 54.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 25.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 672.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 124.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 118.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.1 Hz / 69.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.282
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.32
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 65.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 540.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 177.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 600.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 12FH520 (4Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 12FH520 (4Ω) in a 22.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 68.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 73.1 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 12FH520 (4Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 118.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 12FH520 (4Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 25.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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