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LaVoce LAVNBASS10-20AF

Best box: 51.3 L bass reflex tuned to 48.0 Hz · F3 45.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 51.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 48.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 45.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.8 Hz / 36.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2944.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.8 Hz / 48.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 49.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.415
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 51.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 353.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 118.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 LAVNBASS10-20AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVNBASS10-20AF in a 51.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 48.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 45.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVNBASS10-20AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 84.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVNBASS10-20AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 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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