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LaVoce WAN103.01-16

Best box: 8.4 L bass reflex tuned to 92.4 Hz · F3 97.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 92.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 85.1 Hz / 73.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 25.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 670.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 170.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 162.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 124.5 Hz / 94.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.301
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.99
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 21.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 10.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 232.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 450.0 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 WAN103.01-16?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAN103.01-16 in a 8.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 92.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 97.7 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAN103.01-16 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 162.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAN103.01-16 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 25.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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