PowerBass S-1004D
Best box: 59.6 L bass reflex tuned to 25.4 Hz · F3 24.6 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 59.6 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 25.4 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 24.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 21.5 Hz / 19.0 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 6.8 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 23.4 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 734.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 106.7 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 43.1 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 45.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 44.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 33.3 Hz / 25.0 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 33.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.51 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.57 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.85 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 39.7 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 330.1 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 1.6 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 57.9 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 9.5 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 275.0 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 PowerBass S-1004D?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PowerBass S-1004D in a 59.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 25.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 24.6 Hz.
Can PowerBass S-1004D be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 43.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 44.5 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for PowerBass S-1004D to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 23.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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