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P.Audio 12NT-100MB

Best box: 33.0 L bass reflex tuned to 52.7 Hz · F3 56.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 33.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.7 Hz / 41.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 928.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 103.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.9 Hz / 59.6 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) 0.419
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.93
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 30.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 539.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 131.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 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 12NT-100MB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 12NT-100MB in a 33.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 56.1 Hz.

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

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 103.8 Hz.

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

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 18.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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