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LaVoce WAN102.50-16

Best box: 32.1 L bass reflex tuned to 68.2 Hz · F3 63.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 32.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 68.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.0 Hz / 50.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 8.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1996.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 118.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 90.3 Hz / 68.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 76.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.43
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.467
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.37
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 11.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 162.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 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 WAN102.50-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAN102.50-16 in a 32.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 68.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.2 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAN102.50-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 119.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAN102.50-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 8.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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