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Markaudio CHP90-MICA-word-with-default-data-set-10-Sept-2025

Best box: 16.5 L bass reflex tuned to 50.7 Hz · F3 49.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.0 Hz / 38.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1670.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 91.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 91.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.1 Hz / 52.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 48.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.363
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.435
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 85.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 111.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 40.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Markaudio CHP90-MICA-word-with-default-data-set-10-Sept-2025?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Markaudio CHP90-MICA-word-with-default-data-set-10-Sept-2025 in a 16.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.6 Hz.

Can Markaudio CHP90-MICA-word-with-default-data-set-10-Sept-2025 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 91.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Markaudio CHP90-MICA-word-with-default-data-set-10-Sept-2025 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 10.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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