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Hard Power Mid 950 10"

Best box: 28.4 L bass reflex tuned to 45.7 Hz · F3 42.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 28.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.3 Hz / 34.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 32.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 529.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 81.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.6 Hz / 47.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.474
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 345.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 109.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 950.0 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 Hard Power Mid 950 10"?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Hard Power Mid 950 10" in a 28.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.6 Hz.

Can Hard Power Mid 950 10" be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 12.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Hard Power Mid 950 10" to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 32.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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