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LaVoce SSF102.40-4

Best box: 47.9 L bass reflex tuned to 31.6 Hz · F3 31.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 47.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 31.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 27.0 Hz / 23.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 17.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 961.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 34.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 55.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.6 Hz / 32.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 41.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.51
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.585
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.99
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 31.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 70.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 SSF102.40-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce SSF102.40-4 in a 47.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 31.9 Hz.

Can LaVoce SSF102.40-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 34.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 56.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce SSF102.40-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 17.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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