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Oberton 12L300

Best box: 23.4 L bass reflex tuned to 77.6 Hz · F3 83.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.25 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) 23.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 77.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.8 Hz / 62.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1800.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 139.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 130.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.2 Hz / 76.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 53.8 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.254
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.261
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.98
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 79.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 514.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.35 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 206.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Oberton 12L300?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Oberton 12L300 in a 23.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 77.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 83.8 Hz.

Can Oberton 12L300 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 130.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Oberton 12L300 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 9.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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