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RCF L12P110K

Best box: 6.3 L bass reflex tuned to 92.7 Hz · F3 120.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (4.2 L at 115.9 Hz) would need a 34.6 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 6.3 L at 92.7 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 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) 6.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 92.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 120.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 98.7 Hz / 82.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 36.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 473.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 227.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 152.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 123.0 Hz / 95.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 44.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.13
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.134
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 98.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 500.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 328.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for RCF L12P110K?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts RCF L12P110K in a 6.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 92.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 120.7 Hz.

Can RCF L12P110K be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 152.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for RCF L12P110K to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 36.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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