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PowerBass XL-1004D

Best box: 39.8 L bass reflex tuned to 26.1 Hz · F3 28.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 39.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 26.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 28.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 22.8 Hz / 19.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 35.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 487.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 107.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 35.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 46.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 35.5 Hz / 26.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.3 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.534
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.624
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 26.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 363.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 56.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 XL-1004D?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PowerBass XL-1004D in a 39.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 28.8 Hz.

Can PowerBass XL-1004D be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 35.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 47.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PowerBass XL-1004D to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 35.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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