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LaVoce FBASS12-20

Best box: 113.1 L bass reflex tuned to 44.8 Hz · F3 41.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 113.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.2 Hz / 33.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5340.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 55.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 76.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.5 Hz / 44.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 53.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.51
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.71
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 75.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 543.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 104.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.3 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 LaVoce FBASS12-20?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce FBASS12-20 in a 113.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.0 Hz.

Can LaVoce FBASS12-20 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 55.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 77.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce FBASS12-20 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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