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SOVOX ART

Best box: 5.0 L bass reflex tuned to 62.1 Hz · F3 67.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 62.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.5 Hz / 49.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 26.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 638.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 115.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 118.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 89.8 Hz / 67.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.375
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 122.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 133.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SOVOX ART?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SOVOX ART in a 5.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 62.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.0 Hz.

Can SOVOX ART be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 118.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SOVOX ART to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 26.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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