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LaVoce MSF061.50-8

Best box: 0.28 L sealed · Fc 743.9 Hz · F3 633.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (13.8 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 447.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 480.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 374.1 Hz / 349.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 3.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5165.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.2 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 2.3 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 3.253; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.28 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 3.253 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (2.30))
System Resonance (Fc) 743.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 633.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 580.4 Hz / 512.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 526.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 2.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 2.692
Mechanical Q (Qms) 15.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 143.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 195.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 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 MSF061.50-8?

A simple ported box is not recommended for LaVoce MSF061.50-8: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 447.1 Hz) needs a 3.3 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can LaVoce MSF061.50-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.28 liters with a Qtc of 3.253 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (2.30)), the system exhibits an F3 of 633.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce MSF061.50-8 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 12.5 cm port would need 3.3 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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