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FaitalPRO W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω)

Best box: 30.8 L bass reflex tuned to 62.1 Hz · F3 63.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 30.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 62.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 56.1 Hz / 48.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 22.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 781.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 112.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 82.5 Hz / 62.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.314
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.91
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 65.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 486.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 159.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) in a 30.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 62.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.8 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 107.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for FaitalPRO W12N8-35012" - 350 W - 98 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω), so the port is an empirical estimate: a 12.5 cm diameter with a length of 22.0 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.

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