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Peerless HDS-P830991 5-1/4" GFC Cone HDS Woofer

Best box: 10.2 L bass reflex tuned to 52.7 Hz · F3 51.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.6 Hz / 39.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 17.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1000.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 94.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 71.3 Hz / 53.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 66.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.49
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.587
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.96
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 6.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 89.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 112.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Peerless HDS-P830991 5-1/4" GFC Cone HDS Woofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Peerless HDS-P830991 5-1/4" GFC Cone HDS Woofer in a 10.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 51.1 Hz.

Can Peerless HDS-P830991 5-1/4" GFC Cone HDS Woofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 94.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Peerless HDS-P830991 5-1/4" GFC Cone HDS Woofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 17.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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