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GRS 10" Woofer Surface Mount Poly Cone 8 Ohm 10SMP-8

Best box: 121.5 L bass reflex tuned to 20.3 Hz · F3 25.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (121.5 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 121.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 20.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 25.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 18.3 Hz / 15.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 8.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2103.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 100.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 166.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 34.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 35.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 26.4 Hz / 20.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 29.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.58
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.735
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.75
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 81.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 340.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 39.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 70.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for GRS 10" Woofer Surface Mount Poly Cone 8 Ohm 10SMP-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts GRS 10" Woofer Surface Mount Poly Cone 8 Ohm 10SMP-8 in a 121.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 20.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 25.4 Hz.

Can GRS 10" Woofer Surface Mount Poly Cone 8 Ohm 10SMP-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 166.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 35.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for GRS 10" Woofer Surface Mount Poly Cone 8 Ohm 10SMP-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 8.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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