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PRV Audio 6MB400 6.5" Midbass Woofer

Best box: 8.5 L bass reflex tuned to 82.2 Hz · F3 101.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 82.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 74.3 Hz / 62.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 6.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2578.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 132.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 133.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.0 Hz / 76.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 117.4 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.6
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.643
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.97
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 147.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 182.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 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 PRV Audio 6MB400 6.5" Midbass Woofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 6MB400 6.5" Midbass Woofer in a 8.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 82.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 101.6 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 6MB400 6.5" Midbass Woofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 133.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 6MB400 6.5" Midbass Woofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 6.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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