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LaVoce WAF102.50A-16

Best box: 26.4 L bass reflex tuned to 70.9 Hz · F3 66.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 26.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 70.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.9 Hz / 53.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1624.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 124.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 125.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 94.9 Hz / 71.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 74.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.434
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.16
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 13.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 170.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 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 WAF102.50A-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAF102.50A-16 in a 26.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 70.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 66.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAF102.50A-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 125.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAF102.50A-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 10.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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