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PRV Audio 8MR400 - 8" Midrange Woofer

Best box: 30.3 L bass reflex tuned to 59.2 Hz · F3 59.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 30.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 59.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 59.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.6 Hz / 44.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 5.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3192.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 100.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 100.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 76.6 Hz / 58.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 78.2 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.554
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.52
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 222.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 141.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 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 8MR400 - 8" Midrange Woofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 8MR400 - 8" Midrange Woofer in a 30.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 59.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 59.8 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 8MR400 - 8" Midrange Woofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 100.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 8MR400 - 8" Midrange Woofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 5.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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