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Scan-Speak 30W/4558T00

Best box: 112.3 L bass reflex tuned to 19.9 Hz · F3 21.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 112.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 19.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 21.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 18.2 Hz / 15.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 24.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 704.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 50.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 36.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 28.7 Hz / 21.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 17.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.342
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.01
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 197.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 466.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 49.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 12.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 11.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Scan-Speak 30W/4558T00?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Scan-Speak 30W/4558T00 in a 112.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 19.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 21.0 Hz.

Can Scan-Speak 30W/4558T00 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 50.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 38.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Scan-Speak 30W/4558T00 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 24.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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