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JBL Professional 2105H

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 148.7 Hz · F3 146.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.52 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 148.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 146.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 126.5 Hz / 112.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1214.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 258.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 267.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 196.4 Hz / 145.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 200.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.53
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.644
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 1.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 60.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 310.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 25.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for JBL Professional 2105H?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL Professional 2105H in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 148.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 146.3 Hz.

Can JBL Professional 2105H be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 267.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL Professional 2105H to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 14.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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