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Markaudio MAOP 11MS

Best box: 11.9 L bass reflex tuned to 54.4 Hz · F3 57.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 54.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.7 Hz / 43.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 26.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 660.0 Hz
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 100.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.3 Hz / 56.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.8 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.348
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.16
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 111.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 125.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Markaudio MAOP 11MS?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Markaudio MAOP 11MS in a 11.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 54.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 57.0 Hz.

Can Markaudio MAOP 11MS be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 99.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Markaudio MAOP 11MS to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for Markaudio MAOP 11MS, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 6.8 cm diameter with a length of 26.0 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.

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