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FaitalPRO 21XL3000-8P

Best box: 79.9 L bass reflex tuned to 43.9 Hz · F3 49.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (78.4 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 79.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 43.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.4 Hz / 36.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 25.1 cm
Port Physical Length 78.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 219.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 127.6 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 25.1 cm tube needs 78.4 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 40.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 81.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.7 Hz / 47.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 30.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.257
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 284.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1744.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 116.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 17.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 3000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 21.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 21XL3000-8P?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 21XL3000-8P in a 79.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 43.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.7 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 21XL3000-8P be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 40.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 83.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 21XL3000-8P to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 25.1 cm with a length of 78.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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