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LaVoce LAVFBASS12-20AF

Best box: 109.2 L bass reflex tuned to 44.8 Hz · F3 41.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 109.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.2 Hz / 33.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4789.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 49.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 77.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.7 Hz / 44.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.45
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.498
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 72.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 531.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 104.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 LAVFBASS12-20AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVFBASS12-20AF in a 109.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.1 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVFBASS12-20AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 49.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 77.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVFBASS12-20AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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