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Fane COLOSSUS 12BMN

Best box: 19.7 L bass reflex tuned to 67.8 Hz · F3 77.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 67.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.4 Hz / 56.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 31.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 543.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 126.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.8 Hz / 69.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.24
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 89.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 550.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 178.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 450.0 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 Fane COLOSSUS 12BMN?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane COLOSSUS 12BMN in a 19.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 67.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 77.9 Hz.

Can Fane COLOSSUS 12BMN be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 119.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane COLOSSUS 12BMN to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 31.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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