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PHL Audio 1343NdU

Best box: 11.6 L bass reflex tuned to 52.8 Hz · F3 56.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.2 Hz / 42.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1176.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 98.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.8 Hz / 55.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.297
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.82
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 29.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 133.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 134.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for PHL Audio 1343NdU?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PHL Audio 1343NdU in a 11.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 56.8 Hz.

Can PHL Audio 1343NdU be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 97.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PHL Audio 1343NdU to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 14.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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