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SB Audience ROSSO-8CX250

Best box: 9.0 L bass reflex tuned to 82.0 Hz · F3 82.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 82.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.0 Hz / 63.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 13.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1310.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 149.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 145.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 111.0 Hz / 83.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.375
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.19
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 15.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 211.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 186.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 SB Audience ROSSO-8CX250?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Audience ROSSO-8CX250 in a 9.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 82.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 82.9 Hz.

Can SB Audience ROSSO-8CX250 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 145.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Audience ROSSO-8CX250 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 13.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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