Vented Specialist

MISCO 165-WF04-01

Best box: 19.0 L bass reflex tuned to 39.3 Hz · F3 37.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 37.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.5 Hz / 29.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1044.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 100.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 71.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 72.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.3 Hz / 40.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 41.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.422
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.69
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 17.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 130.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 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 MISCO 165-WF04-01?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MISCO 165-WF04-01 in a 19.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 37.4 Hz.

Can MISCO 165-WF04-01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 72.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 165-WF04-01 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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