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MISCO 57-WB08-01

Best box: 0.31 L sealed · Fc 202.1 Hz · F3 206.2 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 (3.9 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 116.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 102.9 Hz / 96.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 25.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 684.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 93.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.31 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 202.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 206.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 155.3 Hz / 117.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 167.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.58
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.77
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.35
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 15.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 216.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 10.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MISCO 57-WB08-01?

A simple ported box is not recommended for MISCO 57-WB08-01: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 116.9 Hz) needs a 25.1 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 57-WB08-01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.31 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 206.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO 57-WB08-01 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 25.1 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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