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PRV Audio 8MR500CF-NDY-4 8" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm

Best box: 4.8 L bass reflex tuned to 92.5 Hz · F3 107.2 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) 4.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 92.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.1 Hz / 77.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 21.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 795.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 174.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 155.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 121.7 Hz / 93.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 58.7 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.235
Mechanical Q (Qms) 11.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 21.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 227.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 249.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 8MR500CF-NDY-4 8" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 8MR500CF-NDY-4 8" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm in a 4.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 92.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 107.2 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 8MR500CF-NDY-4 8" Midrange Neodymium Speaker Pair 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 155.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 8MR500CF-NDY-4 8" 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 21.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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