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PHL Audio 2720

Best box: 9.2 L bass reflex tuned to 70.6 Hz · F3 77.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 70.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.5 Hz / 57.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 44.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 389.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 131.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 123.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 95.0 Hz / 71.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.279
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.76
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 29.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 227.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 179.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 PHL Audio 2720?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PHL Audio 2720 in a 9.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 70.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 77.1 Hz.

Can PHL Audio 2720 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 123.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PHL Audio 2720 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 44.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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