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P.Audio GST-12500 v3

Best box: 79.3 L bass reflex tuned to 45.5 Hz · F3 42.7 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) 79.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 33.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 2.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 6361.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 78.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.6 Hz / 45.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 56.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.48
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.509
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.34
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 52.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 551.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 110.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 GST-12500 v3?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio GST-12500 v3 in a 79.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.7 Hz.

Can P.Audio GST-12500 v3 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 45.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 78.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for P.Audio GST-12500 v3 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 2.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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