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Steg Audio MSS3

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 130.3 Hz · F3 124.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 130.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 124.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 112.4 Hz / 99.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 19.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 880.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.48 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 240.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 232.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 178.2 Hz / 135.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 105.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.329
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 32.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 319.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 70.0 W
Nominal Diameter 3.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Steg Audio MSS3?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Steg Audio MSS3 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 130.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 124.1 Hz.

Can Steg Audio MSS3 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.48 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 232.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Steg Audio MSS3 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 19.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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