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PHL Audio 3020

Best box: 34.3 L bass reflex tuned to 60.2 Hz · F3 57.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 34.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 60.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.5 Hz / 45.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 5.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3251.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 106.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 106.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 80.8 Hz / 61.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 60.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.38
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.417
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.27
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 36.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 356.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 143.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
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 3020?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PHL Audio 3020 in a 34.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 60.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 57.6 Hz.

Can PHL Audio 3020 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 106.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PHL Audio 3020 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 5.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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