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HiVi F5 5" Bass/Midrange

Best box: 5.6 L bass reflex tuned to 59.2 Hz · F3 56.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.7 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) 5.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 59.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.8 Hz / 45.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 26.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 651.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 109.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 104.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 77.3 Hz / 57.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.357
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.31
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 9.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 79.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 145.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 35.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for HiVi F5 5" Bass/Midrange?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts HiVi F5 5" Bass/Midrange in a 5.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 59.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 56.3 Hz.

Can HiVi F5 5" Bass/Midrange be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 104.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for HiVi F5 5" Bass/Midrange to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 26.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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