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Markaudio PLUVIA-7HD Gold

Best box: 6.6 L bass reflex tuned to 50.8 Hz · F3 64.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 64.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.1 Hz / 38.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 555.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 96.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 86.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.5 Hz / 49.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 72.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.584
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.717
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.14
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 50.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 101.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 20.0 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-7HD Gold?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Markaudio PLUVIA-7HD Gold in a 6.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 64.1 Hz.

Can Markaudio PLUVIA-7HD Gold be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 9.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 86.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Markaudio PLUVIA-7HD Gold to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 31.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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