Jensen C 10 R
Best box: 19.0 L bass reflex tuned to 82.1 Hz · F3 125.9 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 19.0 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 82.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 125.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 112.3 Hz / 94.4 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED | Ø 10.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 11.2 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1531.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 111.4 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 1.47 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 2.079; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 23.8 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 2.079 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.47)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 136.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 107.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 95.5 Hz / 81.6 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 96.6 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 1.47 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 1.757 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 9.0 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 23.8 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 330.1 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.7 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 55.0 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | N/A mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 25.0 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 Jensen C 10 R?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Jensen C 10 R in a 19.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 82.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 125.9 Hz.
Can Jensen C 10 R be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.8 liters with a Qtc of 2.079 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.47)), the system exhibits an F3 of 107.6 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Jensen C 10 R to avoid port chuffing?
Xmax is not published for Jensen C 10 R, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 10.0 cm diameter with a length of 11.2 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.
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