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FaitalPRO FTP12HP1030AP

Best box: 17.0 L bass reflex tuned to 55.9 Hz · F3 58.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (89.0 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 58.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.2 Hz / 44.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 89.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 193.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 134.3 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 15.0 cm tube needs 89.0 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 103.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 103.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.4 Hz / 58.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.324
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 35.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 518.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 138.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 12.4 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 FTP12HP1030AP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO FTP12HP1030AP in a 17.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 58.9 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO FTP12HP1030AP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 103.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO FTP12HP1030AP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 89.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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