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Precision Devices PD.2160-1N

Best box: 83.8 L bass reflex tuned to 43.4 Hz · F3 45.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (64.9 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 83.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 43.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 45.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.6 Hz / 34.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 23.4 cm
Port Physical Length 64.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 265.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 125.1 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 23.4 cm tube needs 64.9 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 38.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 79.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 81.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 61.1 Hz / 45.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.306
Mechanical Q (Qms) 15.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 177.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1698.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 114.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 16.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 2000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 24.0"
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.2160-1N?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Precision Devices PD.2160-1N in a 83.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 43.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 45.5 Hz.

Can Precision Devices PD.2160-1N be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 38.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 81.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Precision Devices PD.2160-1N to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 23.4 cm with a length of 64.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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