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Fane Fane121XS-Single21CabPlansRev1a-060126

Best box: 178.9 L bass reflex tuned to 38.9 Hz · F3 36.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (178.9 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 178.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.3 Hz / 29.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 20.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 840.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 79.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.7 Hz / 38.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.339
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.354
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.88
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 266.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1520.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 98.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 14.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 19.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Fane Fane121XS-Single21CabPlansRev1a-060126?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane Fane121XS-Single21CabPlansRev1a-060126 in a 178.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.9 Hz.

Can Fane Fane121XS-Single21CabPlansRev1a-060126 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 79.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 70.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane Fane121XS-Single21CabPlansRev1a-060126 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 20.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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