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Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications

Best box: 11.7 L bass reflex tuned to 44.4 Hz · F3 41.3 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.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.0 Hz / 33.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 42.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 406.0 Hz
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 79.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.8 Hz / 45.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.547
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.25
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 8.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 90.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 92.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications in a 11.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.3 Hz.

Can Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 77.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for Morel 297-002--morel-msw-144-specifications, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 6.8 cm diameter with a length of 42.3 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.

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