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FaitalPRO 4FE32-16F

Best box: 1.8 L bass reflex tuned to 85.0 Hz · F3 120.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.73 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 85.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 120.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 98.1 Hz / 75.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 41.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 413.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 100.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 113.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 109.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 84.3 Hz / 64.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 100.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.61
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.697
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 51.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 143.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 4FE32-16F?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 4FE32-16F in a 1.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 85.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 120.0 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 4FE32-16F be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 109.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 4FE32-16F to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 41.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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