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GRS RSB901-1

Best box: 5.4 L bass reflex tuned to 87.9 Hz · F3 85.7 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) 5.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 87.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 76.1 Hz / 66.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1633.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 157.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 155.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 118.1 Hz / 89.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 83.4 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.424
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 6.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 66.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 0.76 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 196.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for GRS RSB901-1?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts GRS RSB901-1 in a 5.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 87.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 85.7 Hz.

Can GRS RSB901-1 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 155.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for GRS RSB901-1 to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for GRS RSB901-1, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 5.0 cm diameter with a length of 10.5 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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