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MISCO 165-WF08-02

Best box: 52.0 L bass reflex tuned to 39.4 Hz · F3 36.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 52.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.2 Hz / 29.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4629.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.7 Hz / 39.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.41
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.433
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.86
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 44.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 151.8 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.5 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-WF08-02?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MISCO 165-WF08-02 in a 52.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.8 Hz.

Can MISCO 165-WF08-02 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 70.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 165-WF08-02 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 3.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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