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PRV Audio 8MB700FT-NDY Forte Series 8" Neodymium Midbass Speaker 8 Ohm

Best box: 8.9 L bass reflex tuned to 86.8 Hz · F3 90.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.65 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) 8.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 86.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.8 Hz / 68.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 11.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1512.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 158.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 154.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 117.9 Hz / 89.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.336
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.78
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 18.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 249.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 208.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
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 8MB700FT-NDY Forte Series 8" Neodymium Midbass Speaker 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 8MB700FT-NDY Forte Series 8" Neodymium Midbass Speaker 8 Ohm in a 8.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 86.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 90.2 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 8MB700FT-NDY Forte Series 8" Neodymium Midbass Speaker 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 154.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 8MB700FT-NDY Forte Series 8" Neodymium Midbass Speaker 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 11.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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