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LaVoce LAVWAN10301AF

Best box: 5.1 L bass reflex tuned to 114.9 Hz · F3 133.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (45.7 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 114.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 133.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 113.6 Hz / 96.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 45.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 376.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 132.9 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 12.5 cm tube needs 45.7 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 215.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 188.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 148.1 Hz / 113.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.22
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.228
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.94
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 26.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 380.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 306.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 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 LAVWAN10301AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVWAN10301AF in a 5.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 114.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 133.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVWAN10301AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 188.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVWAN10301AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 45.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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