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PRV Audio 6MB400-4

Best box: 7.9 L bass reflex tuned to 94.4 Hz · F3 96.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 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) 7.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 94.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 96.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 80.9 Hz / 71.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3594.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 162.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 162.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 123.3 Hz / 93.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 124.8 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.55
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.53
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 147.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 226.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
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 6MB400-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 6MB400-4 in a 7.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 94.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 96.2 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 6MB400-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 162.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 6MB400-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 4.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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