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LaVoce NBASS08-20-2

Best box: 20.4 L bass reflex tuned to 46.9 Hz · F3 44.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 44.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.8 Hz / 35.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 19.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 887.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 84.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.5 Hz / 48.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.41
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.434
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 17.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 235.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 115.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.7 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 NBASS08-20-2?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce NBASS08-20-2 in a 20.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 44.4 Hz.

Can LaVoce NBASS08-20-2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 85.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce NBASS08-20-2 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 19.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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