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FaitalPRO 8HX240 8" Neodymium Professional Coaxial Driver 8 Ohm

Best box: 6.2 L bass reflex tuned to 86.9 Hz · F3 90.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 86.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 79.2 Hz / 68.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 22.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 750.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 160.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 153.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 117.8 Hz / 89.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.312
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 223.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 224.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 8HX240 8" Neodymium Professional Coaxial Driver 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 8HX240 8" Neodymium Professional Coaxial Driver 8 Ohm in a 6.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 86.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 90.8 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 8HX240 8" Neodymium Professional Coaxial Driver 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 153.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 8HX240 8" Neodymium Professional Coaxial Driver 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 22.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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