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Fane SOVEREIGN 6-100

Best box: 1.8 L bass reflex tuned to 97.8 Hz · F3 135.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 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) 1.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 97.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 135.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 110.0 Hz / 84.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 30.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 562.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.0 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.64 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.905; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.905 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 162.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 140.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 113.2 Hz / 89.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 115.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.64
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.674
Mechanical Q (Qms) 12.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 139.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 170.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
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 6-100?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane SOVEREIGN 6-100 in a 1.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 97.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 135.3 Hz.

Can Fane SOVEREIGN 6-100 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.905 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 140.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane SOVEREIGN 6-100 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 30.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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