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FaitalPRO FTP12XL1200

Best box: 31.1 L bass reflex tuned to 48.1 Hz · F3 44.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (31.1 L at 45.8 Hz) would need a 47.4 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 31.1 L at 48.1 Hz so the port can be built.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 31.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 48.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 44.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.4 Hz / 36.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 42.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 408.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 126.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 82.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 87.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.8 Hz / 48.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.42
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.469
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 518.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 106.5
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 FTP12XL1200?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO FTP12XL1200 in a 31.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 48.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 44.4 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO FTP12XL1200 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 13.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 87.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO FTP12XL1200 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 42.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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