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Fane FC820N-1

Best box: 17.9 L bass reflex tuned to 75.7 Hz · F3 72.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.75 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 75.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 72.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.5 Hz / 57.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2991.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 133.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 133.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.2 Hz / 76.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 76.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.383
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.409
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.04
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 18.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 213.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 185.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 160.0 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 Fane FC820N-1?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane FC820N-1 in a 17.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 75.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 72.0 Hz.

Can Fane FC820N-1 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 133.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane FC820N-1 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 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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