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Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 8MN

Best box: 14.7 L bass reflex tuned to 76.6 Hz · F3 71.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 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) 14.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 76.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.8 Hz / 57.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 7.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2217.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 136.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 135.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 102.1 Hz / 76.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 80.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.419
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.86
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 225.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 191.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 SOVEREIGN PRO 8MN?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 8MN in a 14.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 76.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 71.9 Hz.

Can Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 8MN be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 135.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 8MN to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 7.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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