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LaVoce WAN061.80-16

Best box: 5.3 L bass reflex tuned to 74.7 Hz · F3 77.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 74.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.7 Hz / 58.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1054.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 138.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 133.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 102.2 Hz / 77.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 62.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.328
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.55
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 10.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 188.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 WAN061.80-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAN061.80-16 in a 5.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 74.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 77.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAN061.80-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 133.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAN061.80-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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