MTX Audio S6512-44
Best box: 57.8 L bass reflex tuned to 26.3 Hz · F3 38.3 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.61 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) | 57.8 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 26.3 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 38.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 31.8 Hz / 24.4 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 11.1 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1543.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 93.1 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.75 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.061; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 72.2 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 1.061 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.75)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 43.8 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 36.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 30.5 Hz / 24.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 31.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.75 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.884 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.96 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 72.2 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 730.3 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 1.73 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 35.1 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 0.6 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 500.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 14.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for MTX Audio S6512-44?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MTX Audio S6512-44 in a 57.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 38.3 Hz.
Can MTX Audio S6512-44 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 72.2 liters with a Qtc of 1.061 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.75)), the system exhibits an F3 of 36.9 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for MTX Audio S6512-44 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 11.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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