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MISCO 50X90-WB08-02

Best box: 0.15 L sealed · Fc 364.9 Hz · F3 302.3 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 (19.4 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 219.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 199.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 189.1 Hz / 177.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3752.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.6 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 1.09 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.541; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.15 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.541 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.09))
System Resonance (Fc) 364.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 302.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 262.5 Hz / 219.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 258.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 1.09
Electrical Q (Qes) 1.577
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.53
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 21.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 163.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 9.0 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-WB08-02?

A simple ported box is not recommended for MISCO 50X90-WB08-02: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 219.3 Hz) needs a 4.6 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-WB08-02 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.15 liters with a Qtc of 1.541 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.09)), the system exhibits an F3 of 302.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 50X90-WB08-02 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 4.6 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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