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FaitalPRO FTP12FH500CP

Best box: 15.6 L bass reflex tuned to 73.8 Hz · F3 86.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 73.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 86.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.5 Hz / 62.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 34.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 501.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 131.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 137.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 126.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 98.2 Hz / 75.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.22
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.233
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 80.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 529.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 193.3
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 FTP12FH500CP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO FTP12FH500CP in a 15.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 73.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 86.5 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO FTP12FH500CP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 126.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO FTP12FH500CP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 34.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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