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LaVoce MAN062.00-16

Best box: 2.6 L bass reflex tuned to 114.2 Hz · F3 113.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.9 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) 2.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 114.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 100.5 Hz / 88.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 27.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 631.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 209.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 206.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 156.6 Hz / 118.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 103.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.379
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.28
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 9.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 271.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 MAN062.00-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce MAN062.00-16 in a 2.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 114.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 113.8 Hz.

Can LaVoce MAN062.00-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 206.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce MAN062.00-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 27.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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