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LaVoce FBASS10-18-16

Best box: 42.6 L bass reflex tuned to 49.0 Hz · F3 58.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 42.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 58.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.5 Hz / 37.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2975.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 52.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 82.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.6 Hz / 47.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.57
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.668
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.88
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 28.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 353.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 12.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 104.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 125.0 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 LaVoce FBASS10-18-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce FBASS10-18-16 in a 42.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 58.3 Hz.

Can LaVoce FBASS10-18-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 52.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce FBASS10-18-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 5.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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