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Fane SOVEREIGN 12-200

Best box: 146.4 L bass reflex tuned to 39.6 Hz · F3 36.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (146.4 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 146.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.0 Hz / 29.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5540.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 65.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 67.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 69.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.2 Hz / 40.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.469
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 103.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 95.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 SOVEREIGN 12-200?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane SOVEREIGN 12-200 in a 146.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.7 Hz.

Can Fane SOVEREIGN 12-200 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 65.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 69.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane SOVEREIGN 12-200 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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