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Markaudio Pluvia 11

Best box: 11.0 L bass reflex tuned to 49.6 Hz · F3 52.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 52.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.6 Hz / 39.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 946.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 92.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 91.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.5 Hz / 52.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.1 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.293
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.35
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 109.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 111.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Markaudio Pluvia 11 in a 11.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 52.6 Hz.

Can Markaudio Pluvia 11 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 91.9 Hz.

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

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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