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P.Audio 12FT-100MB

Best box: 50.2 L bass reflex tuned to 52.7 Hz · F3 49.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.7 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) 50.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.5 Hz / 39.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 4.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4159.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 21.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 92.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.0 Hz / 53.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 55.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.428
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.08
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 46.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 531.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 128.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1000.0 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 P.Audio 12FT-100MB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 12FT-100MB in a 50.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.7 Hz.

Can P.Audio 12FT-100MB be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 21.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 92.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for P.Audio 12FT-100MB to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 4.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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