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Precision Devices PD.123ER

Best box: 23.4 L bass reflex tuned to 71.5 Hz · F3 74.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 71.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 74.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.1 Hz / 56.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 4.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4059.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 129.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 124.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 95.6 Hz / 72.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 55.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.297
Mechanical Q (Qms) 13.03
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 54.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.74 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 188.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Precision Devices PD.123ER?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Precision Devices PD.123ER in a 23.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 71.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 74.4 Hz.

Can Precision Devices PD.123ER be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 124.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Precision Devices PD.123ER to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 4.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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