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SOVOX SV-300W-08-156-0044-01

Best box: 93.2 L bass reflex tuned to 44.1 Hz · F3 41.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 93.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.2 Hz / 33.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2946.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 40.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 77.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.2 Hz / 44.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.409
Mechanical Q (Qms) 17.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 86.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 522.8 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 112.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SOVOX SV-300W-08-156-0044-01?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SOVOX SV-300W-08-156-0044-01 in a 93.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.5 Hz.

Can SOVOX SV-300W-08-156-0044-01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 40.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 78.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SOVOX SV-300W-08-156-0044-01 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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