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Peerless FSL-0818R01-08 FSL Series 8" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm264-1404

Best box: 11.1 L bass reflex tuned to 79.8 Hz · F3 79.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.2 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) 11.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 79.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 79.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.9 Hz / 61.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3620.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 143.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 142.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 108.6 Hz / 82.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 73.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.396
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.03
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 15.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 217.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.56 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 186.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Peerless FSL-0818R01-08 FSL Series 8" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm264-1404?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Peerless FSL-0818R01-08 FSL Series 8" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm264-1404 in a 11.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 79.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 79.0 Hz.

Can Peerless FSL-0818R01-08 FSL Series 8" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm264-1404 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 142.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Peerless FSL-0818R01-08 FSL Series 8" Professional Woofer 8 Ohm264-1404 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 4.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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