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LaVoce WSF051.02 5" Woofer

Best box: 5.1 L bass reflex tuned to 74.2 Hz · F3 94.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.1 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 74.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 94.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.8 Hz / 56.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 17.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 989.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 121.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 122.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 92.7 Hz / 70.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 106.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.6
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.656
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.02
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 88.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 161.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 60.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for LaVoce WSF051.02 5" Woofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WSF051.02 5" Woofer in a 5.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 74.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 94.0 Hz.

Can LaVoce WSF051.02 5" Woofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 122.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WSF051.02 5" Woofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 17.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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