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MISCO XM-4548B

Best box: 33.6 L bass reflex tuned to 35.9 Hz · F3 33.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.43 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 33.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 35.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 33.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.1 Hz / 26.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1717.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 96.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 64.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 65.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.2 Hz / 37.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.43
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.473
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.73
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 84.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 40.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MISCO XM-4548B?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MISCO XM-4548B in a 33.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 35.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 33.6 Hz.

Can MISCO XM-4548B be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 65.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MISCO XM-4548B to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 10.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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