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LaVoce LAVWAF08200AF

Best box: 11.0 L bass reflex tuned to 80.2 Hz · F3 77.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 80.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.3 Hz / 61.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 13.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1288.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 127.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 143.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 144.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 109.4 Hz / 82.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 78.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.412
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.66
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 12.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 227.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 189.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for LaVoce LAVWAF08200AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVWAF08200AF in a 11.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 80.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 77.9 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVWAF08200AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 144.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVWAF08200AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 13.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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