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P.Audio 10NX-65MB

Best box: 14.7 L bass reflex tuned to 77.6 Hz · F3 78.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.75 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) 14.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 77.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.1 Hz / 60.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 9.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1792.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 139.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 141.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 108.1 Hz / 81.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.354
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 21.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 352.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 198.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 10NX-65MB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 10NX-65MB in a 14.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 77.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 78.9 Hz.

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

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 141.9 Hz.

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

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 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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