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PRV Audio RS65-SUBD4

Best box: 3.1 L bass reflex tuned to 45.1 Hz · F3 59.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (89.8 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 59.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.0 Hz / 34.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 89.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 192.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.2 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 5.0 cm tube needs 89.8 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 78.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.4 Hz / 45.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 64.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.58
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.656
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 123.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 98.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 RS65-SUBD4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio RS65-SUBD4 in a 3.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 59.7 Hz.

Can PRV Audio RS65-SUBD4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 78.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio RS65-SUBD4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 89.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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