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LaVoce LAVFSN03071AF

Best box: 1.8 L bass reflex tuned to 92.4 Hz · F3 115.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.1 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) 1.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 92.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 115.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 83.7 Hz / 70.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 34.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 495.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 99.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 159.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 161.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 121.7 Hz / 91.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 132.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.57
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.656
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.36
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 1.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 33.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 201.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 LAVFSN03071AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVFSN03071AF in a 1.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 92.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 115.1 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVFSN03071AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 161.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVFSN03071AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 34.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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