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JBL Professional 2214H

Best box: 55.8 L bass reflex tuned to 34.9 Hz · F3 39.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 55.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 39.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.0 Hz / 28.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 27.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 626.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 29.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 65.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.8 Hz / 36.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 23.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.24
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.246
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 223.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 93.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 JBL Professional 2214H?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL Professional 2214H in a 55.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 39.4 Hz.

Can JBL Professional 2214H be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 29.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 60.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL Professional 2214H to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 27.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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