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Hinor 12 HPL 4.5

Best box: 17.4 L bass reflex tuned to 58.7 Hz · F3 63.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 58.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.0 Hz / 47.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 32.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 536.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 125.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 108.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.5 Hz / 60.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.291
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.32
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.25
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 40.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 484.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 143.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 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 HPL 4.5?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Hinor 12 HPL 4.5 in a 17.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 58.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.7 Hz.

Can Hinor 12 HPL 4.5 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 99.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Hinor 12 HPL 4.5 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 32.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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