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FaitalPRO W12N8-200

Best box: 72.2 L bass reflex tuned to 50.2 Hz · F3 47.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 72.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.8 Hz / 37.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2971.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 31.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 87.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 87.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.4 Hz / 50.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.38
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.401
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 77.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 490.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 124.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 W12N8-200?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO W12N8-200 in a 72.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.8 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO W12N8-200 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 31.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 87.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO W12N8-200 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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