MISCO 31-FR08-01
Best box: 0.05 L sealed · Fc 226.6 Hz · F3 271.3 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.
Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (6.2 dB bass hump)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.5 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 141.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 133.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 128.4 Hz / 121.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 16.1 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1066.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 85.5 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 0.05 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.632 (below Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 226.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 271.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 203.8 Hz / 153.3 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 180.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.5 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.939 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 1.07 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 0.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 4.9 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 7.54 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 191.8 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | N/A mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 3.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 1.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MISCO 31-FR08-01?
A simple ported box is not recommended for MISCO 31-FR08-01: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 141.1 Hz) needs a 16.1 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.
Can MISCO 31-FR08-01 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.05 liters with a Qtc of 0.632 (below Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 271.3 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 31-FR08-01 to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 5.0 cm port would need 16.1 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.
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