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P.Audio 10NT-65MB

Best box: 27.8 L bass reflex tuned to 49.5 Hz · F3 57.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.5 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) 27.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.3 Hz / 37.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 11.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1547.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 31.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.4 Hz / 48.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.56
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.608
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.12
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 18.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 352.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 115.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for P.Audio 10NT-65MB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 10NT-65MB in a 27.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 57.1 Hz.

Can P.Audio 10NT-65MB be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 31.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 84.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for P.Audio 10NT-65MB to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 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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