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FaitalPRO 6RS140 (16Ω)

Best box: 7.9 L bass reflex tuned to 68.5 Hz · F3 67.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 68.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.8 Hz / 52.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 12.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1398.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 124.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 123.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 94.0 Hz / 71.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.383
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 9.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 133.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 12.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 169.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 6RS140 (16Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 6RS140 (16Ω) in a 7.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 68.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.6 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 6RS140 (16Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 123.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 6RS140 (16Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 12.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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