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Pride SL300.NEO65COMP

Best box: 0.16 L sealed · Fc 684.5 Hz · F3 528.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (10.3 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 354.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 338.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 314.7 Hz / 285.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3200.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 125.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.16 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 684.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 528.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 446.2 Hz / 360.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 162.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.16
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.177
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.71
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 162.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 917.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Pride SL300.NEO65COMP?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Pride SL300.NEO65COMP: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 354.0 Hz) needs a 5.4 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Pride SL300.NEO65COMP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.16 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 528.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Pride SL300.NEO65COMP to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 10.0 cm port would need 5.4 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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