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Hinor 12 EVO 550 8 OHMS

Best box: 15.5 L bass reflex tuned to 70.5 Hz · F3 99.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 70.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 82.4 Hz / 63.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 23.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 735.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 122.6 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.661 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.935; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.935 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 117.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 80.0 Hz / 63.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 83.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.661
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.758
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.17
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 531.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 109.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Hinor 12 EVO 550 8 OHMS?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Hinor 12 EVO 550 8 OHMS in a 15.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 70.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 99.6 Hz.

Can Hinor 12 EVO 550 8 OHMS be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 19.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.935 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 97.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Hinor 12 EVO 550 8 OHMS to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 23.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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