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MISCO 305-SW04D-01

Best box: 41.7 L bass reflex tuned to 34.2 Hz · F3 42.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 41.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 35.9 Hz / 30.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 17.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 985.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 65.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 62.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 48.5 Hz / 37.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 20.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.21
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.218
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.91
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 245.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 547.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 91.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MISCO 305-SW04D-01?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MISCO 305-SW04D-01 in a 41.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.8 Hz.

Can MISCO 305-SW04D-01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 62.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 305-SW04D-01 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 17.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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