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LaVoce LAVWAF10251AF

Best box: 20.8 L bass reflex tuned to 70.9 Hz · F3 68.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 70.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 68.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 60.9 Hz / 53.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 15.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1119.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 127.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 126.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 126.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 95.5 Hz / 71.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 69.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.385
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.38
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 346.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 179.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.1 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 LAVWAF10251AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVWAF10251AF in a 20.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 70.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 68.2 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVWAF10251AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 9.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 126.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVWAF10251AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 15.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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