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FaitalPRO FTP12FH500BP

Best box: 66.9 L bass reflex tuned to 49.3 Hz · F3 47.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 66.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.5 Hz / 37.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 7.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2347.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 126.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 29.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 87.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 91.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.7 Hz / 50.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 48.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.408
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 77.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 529.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 12.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO FTP12FH500BP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO FTP12FH500BP in a 66.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.4 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO FTP12FH500BP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 29.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 91.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO FTP12FH500BP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 7.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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