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PRV Audio 6MB550FT-4 Forte Series 6" Midbass Speaker 4 Ohm

Best box: 4.5 L bass reflex tuned to 95.7 Hz · F3 95.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 95.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 95.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 84.4 Hz / 73.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 21.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 798.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 174.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 172.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 131.4 Hz / 99.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 86.3 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.358
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.65
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 6.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 143.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 240.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 275.0 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 6MB550FT-4 Forte Series 6" Midbass Speaker 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 6MB550FT-4 Forte Series 6" Midbass Speaker 4 Ohm in a 4.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 95.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 95.7 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 6MB550FT-4 Forte Series 6" Midbass Speaker 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 172.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 6MB550FT-4 Forte Series 6" Midbass Speaker 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 21.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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