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FaitalPRO W8N8-150

Best box: 21.6 L bass reflex tuned to 57.5 Hz · F3 59.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 21.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 57.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 59.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.4 Hz / 43.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 10.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1657.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 99.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 100.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.8 Hz / 57.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 76.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.585
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 222.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 130.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO W8N8-150?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO W8N8-150 in a 21.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 57.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 59.2 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO W8N8-150 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 17.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 100.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO W8N8-150 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 10.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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