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LaVoce MAF082.00-16

Best box: 3.4 L bass reflex tuned to 93.4 Hz · F3 156.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (2.7 L at 133.5 Hz) would need a 17.8 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 3.4 L at 93.4 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.3 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) 3.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 93.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 156.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 108.1 Hz / 85.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1057.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 249.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 225.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 175.6 Hz / 133.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 88.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.24
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.266
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.47
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 10.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 331.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 MAF082.00-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce MAF082.00-16 in a 3.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 93.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 156.7 Hz.

Can LaVoce MAF082.00-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 225.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce MAF082.00-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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