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Markaudio Pluvia 7

Best box: 8.3 L bass reflex tuned to 49.8 Hz · F3 54.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.4 Hz / 37.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 25.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 688.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 96.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 87.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 87.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.4 Hz / 50.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 67.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.538
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.694
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.39
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 50.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 22.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Markaudio Pluvia 7?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Markaudio Pluvia 7 in a 8.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 54.8 Hz.

Can Markaudio Pluvia 7 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 87.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Markaudio Pluvia 7 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 25.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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