Vented Specialist

RCF MB10Y308

Best box: 6.8 L bass reflex tuned to 94.6 Hz · F3 125.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 94.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 125.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 102.7 Hz / 85.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 545.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 175.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 169.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 135.4 Hz / 104.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 60.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.244
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 31.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 400.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 245.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for RCF MB10Y308?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts RCF MB10Y308 in a 6.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 94.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 125.7 Hz.

Can RCF MB10Y308 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 169.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for RCF MB10Y308 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 31.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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