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PRV Audio 12MR1200X X Series 12" Midrange Speaker 8 Ohm

Best box: 12.2 L bass reflex tuned to 89.8 Hz · F3 105.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 89.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 105.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 89.7 Hz / 76.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 28.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 605.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 122.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 166.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 144.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 113.7 Hz / 87.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.21
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.215
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.56
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 71.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 552.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 243.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 600.0 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 PRV Audio 12MR1200X X Series 12" Midrange Speaker 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 12MR1200X X Series 12" Midrange Speaker 8 Ohm in a 12.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 89.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 105.7 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 12MR1200X X Series 12" Midrange Speaker 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 144.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 12MR1200X X Series 12" Midrange Speaker 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 28.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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