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MISCO 50X90-WB04-01

Best box: 0.17 L sealed · Fc 294.2 Hz · F3 297.1 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 (10.5 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 176.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 158.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 151.2 Hz / 142.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1916.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 97.2 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 1.15 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.626; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.17 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.626 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.15))
System Resonance (Fc) 294.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 297.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 259.5 Hz / 218.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 208.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 1.15
Electrical Q (Qes) 1.642
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.84
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 21.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 7.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MISCO 50X90-WB04-01?

A simple ported box is not recommended for MISCO 50X90-WB04-01: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 176.8 Hz) needs a 9.0 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 50X90-WB04-01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.17 liters with a Qtc of 1.626 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.15)), the system exhibits an F3 of 297.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 50X90-WB04-01 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 9.0 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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