PowerBass S-84
Best box: 25.3 L bass reflex tuned to 36.8 Hz · F3 34.3 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 25.3 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 36.8 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 34.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 30.8 Hz / 27.4 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 13.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1264.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 103.8 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 11.2 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 66.4 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 64.2 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 49.0 Hz / 37.2 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 41.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.43 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.472 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.85 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 19.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 206.1 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.2 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 86.9 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 7.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 125.0 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 PowerBass S-84?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PowerBass S-84 in a 25.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 36.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.3 Hz.
Can PowerBass S-84 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 64.2 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for PowerBass S-84 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 13.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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