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Hertz DIECI3_TechSheet_DS-250_3

Best box: 23.2 L bass reflex tuned to 30.6 Hz · F3 44.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (55.6 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 30.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 44.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.3 Hz / 27.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 55.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 309.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.2 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 7.5 cm tube needs 55.6 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.62 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.877; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 29.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.877 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 50.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.4 Hz / 29.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.62
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.687
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.35
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 29.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 372.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 52.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 Hertz DIECI3_TechSheet_DS-250_3?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Hertz DIECI3_TechSheet_DS-250_3 in a 23.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 30.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 44.9 Hz.

Can Hertz DIECI3_TechSheet_DS-250_3 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 29.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.877 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 46.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Hertz DIECI3_TechSheet_DS-250_3 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 55.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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