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STX W.25.300.8.MC_v2

Best box: 25.6 L bass reflex tuned to 55.2 Hz · F3 76.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.7 Hz / 48.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 9.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1891.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.5 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.68 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.962; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 32.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.962 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 91.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 75.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 61.5 Hz / 48.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.68
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.785
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 32.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 346.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 82.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for STX W.25.300.8.MC_v2?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts STX W.25.300.8.MC_v2 in a 25.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 76.0 Hz.

Can STX W.25.300.8.MC_v2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 32.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.962 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 75.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for STX W.25.300.8.MC_v2 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 9.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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