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Morel EW428D

Best box: 3.5 L bass reflex tuned to 67.0 Hz · F3 67.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 67.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.3 Hz / 51.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 33.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 508.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 123.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 122.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 93.1 Hz / 70.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 62.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.411
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.36
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 57.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 150.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Morel EW428D?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Morel EW428D in a 3.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 67.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.7 Hz.

Can Morel EW428D be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 122.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Morel EW428D to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 33.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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