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FaitalPRO 8PR155 (8Ω)

Best box: 8.1 L bass reflex tuned to 87.4 Hz · F3 85.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.57 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) 8.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 87.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.7 Hz / 66.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 12.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1351.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.0 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) 157.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 157.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 119.2 Hz / 90.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 85.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.386
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 9.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 217.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 220.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 8PR155 (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 8PR155 (8Ω) in a 8.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 87.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 85.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 8PR155 (8Ω) 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 157.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 8PR155 (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 12.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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