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LaVoce MAF061.50

Best box: 2.8 L bass reflex tuned to 133.9 Hz · F3 139.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.6 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) 2.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 133.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 139.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 115.3 Hz / 101.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 16.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1022.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 232.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 234.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 177.5 Hz / 134.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 177.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.572
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.77
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 1.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 309.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for LaVoce MAF061.50?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce MAF061.50 in a 2.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 133.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 139.0 Hz.

Can LaVoce MAF061.50 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 234.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce MAF061.50 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 16.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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