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Morel 297-101

Best box: 39.1 L bass reflex tuned to 30.2 Hz · F3 26.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 39.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 30.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 26.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 25.1 Hz / 22.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 12.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1330.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 90.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 54.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 26.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.45
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.498
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.63
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 90.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 70.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Morel 297-101?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Morel 297-101 in a 39.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 30.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 26.9 Hz.

Can Morel 297-101 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 17.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 56.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Morel 297-101 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 12.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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