Vented Specialist

LaVoce FSN030.71-4

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 113.9 Hz · F3 115.3 Hz

Predicted SPL response of the LaVoce FSN030.71-4 in the recommended 1.5 L bass reflex box versus the alternative — open it in the simulator Open and tweak this box live ↗

Will it fit your requirements?

Check the LaVoce FSN030.71-4 against your space and targets — instant, no sign-up.

Design a box for this driver Box Design with the FSN030.71-4 and its T/S already loaded Find alternatives Bass Match ranks similar drivers against the FSN030.71-4 in the same box

Estimated retail 27.87 EUR · Check price & availability ↗

Free, no sign-up to simulate · a free account saves your design

⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.9 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 113.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 115.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 96.7 Hz / 84.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 26.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 645.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.0 dB SPL
Simulate This Reflex Box in App →

Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.73 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.032; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.85 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.032 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.73))
System Resonance (Fc) 189.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 159.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 131.4 Hz / 105.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
Simulate This Sealed Box in App →

Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 134.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.73
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.807
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.67
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 33.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 166.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 W
Nominal Diameter 3.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for LaVoce FSN030.71-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce FSN030.71-4 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 113.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 115.3 Hz.

Can LaVoce FSN030.71-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.85 liters with a Qtc of 1.032 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.73)), the system exhibits an F3 of 159.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce FSN030.71-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 26.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

Shareable Acoustic Card for Forums & Social Media

Embed this design card on DIYAudio, AVSForum, Reddit, or Facebook. It shows the calculated F3, MOL (when the power rating is published) and box parameters.

LaVoce FSN030.71-4 Enclosure Card
Download SVG Card 📥

Not sure if FSN030.71-4 fits your physical space?

Don't force a driver into the wrong box. Use Bass Match to calculate which of 8,000+ catalog drivers delivers the highest SPL, lowest F3, and cleanest port air velocity for your exact trunk or room dimensions.

Run Bass Match for Your Space