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PRV Audio 6MR500CF-NDY-4 6" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm

Best box: 2.0 L bass reflex tuned to 122.2 Hz · F3 131.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.25 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) 2.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 122.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 131.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 113.8 Hz / 98.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 31.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 545.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.95 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 227.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 215.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 166.4 Hz / 126.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 92.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.286
Mechanical Q (Qms) 12.85
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 5.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 143.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 323.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 6MR500CF-NDY-4 6" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 6MR500CF-NDY-4 6" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm in a 2.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 122.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 131.7 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 6MR500CF-NDY-4 6" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.95 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 215.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 6MR500CF-NDY-4 6" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 31.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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