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FaitalPRO 5HX220 (8Ω)

Best box: 3.3 L bass reflex tuned to 94.5 Hz · F3 116.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 94.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 116.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 85.0 Hz / 72.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1049.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 157.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 162.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 121.7 Hz / 91.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 135.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.59
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.626
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 90.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 215.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 5HX220 (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 5HX220 (8Ω) in a 3.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 94.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 116.5 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 5HX220 (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 162.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 5HX220 (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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