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JBL Professional 2123J

Best box: 11.3 L bass reflex tuned to 99.5 Hz · F3 99.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.54 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) 11.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 99.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 88.3 Hz / 77.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 4.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3533.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 177.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 181.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 136.3 Hz / 101.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 85.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.367
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 320.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 8.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 231.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
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 2123J?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL Professional 2123J in a 11.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 99.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 99.7 Hz.

Can JBL Professional 2123J be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 181.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL Professional 2123J to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 4.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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