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LaVoce MAF103.00

Best box: 4.2 L bass reflex tuned to 124.3 Hz · F3 137.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.2 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) 4.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 124.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 137.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 118.3 Hz / 101.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 11.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1444.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 231.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 211.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 164.4 Hz / 125.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 85.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.261
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.77
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 325.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 MAF103.00?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce MAF103.00 in a 4.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 124.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 137.4 Hz.

Can LaVoce MAF103.00 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 211.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce MAF103.00 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 11.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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