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Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3

Best box: 14.2 L bass reflex tuned to 49.0 Hz · F3 59.4 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) 14.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 59.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.9 Hz / 37.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 33.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 514.0 Hz
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 83.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.0 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) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.58
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.664
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.6
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 9.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 137.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 105.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3 in a 14.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 59.4 Hz.

Can Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 19.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 83.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3 to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for Hertz MILLE PRO MPK165 3, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 7.5 cm diameter with a length of 33.5 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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