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Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 79.0 Hz · F3 70.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (59.3 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 79.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.5 Hz / 59.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 59.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 290.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 86.1 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 5.0 cm tube needs 59.3 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) 1.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 106.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 81.0 Hz / 61.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 93.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.61
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.692
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.17
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 15.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 134.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 10.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
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 5F/8422T01?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 79.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 70.8 Hz.

Can Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 107.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Scan-Speak 5F/8422T01 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 59.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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