Fostex FE103A
Best box: 8.2 L bass reflex tuned to 55.3 Hz · F3 68.8 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 8.2 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 55.3 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 68.8 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 50.0 Hz / 42.1 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED | Ø 6.8 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 38.5 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 446.0 Hz |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 14.1 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 90.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 90.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 68.8 Hz / 52.0 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 79.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.6 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.665 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 6.15 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 5.5 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 50.3 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.7 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 118.8 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | N/A mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | N/A W |
| Nominal Diameter | 4.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Fostex FE103A?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Fostex FE103A in a 8.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 68.8 Hz.
Can Fostex FE103A be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 90.9 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Fostex FE103A to avoid port chuffing?
Xmax is not published for Fostex FE103A, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 6.8 cm diameter with a length of 38.5 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.
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