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FaitalPRO FTP12HP1060AP

Best box: 14.3 L bass reflex tuned to 59.4 Hz · F3 64.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (94.3 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) 14.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 59.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 64.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.5 Hz / 47.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 94.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 182.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 134.4 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 15.0 cm tube needs 94.3 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) 6.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 111.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 109.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 83.1 Hz / 62.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.301
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 36.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 518.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 149.5
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 FTP12HP1060AP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO FTP12HP1060AP in a 14.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 59.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 64.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO FTP12HP1060AP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 109.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO FTP12HP1060AP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 94.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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