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Supravox 165 GMF

Best box: 18.0 L bass reflex tuned to 46.8 Hz · F3 54.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 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) 18.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.3 Hz / 35.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 11.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1515.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 81.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.0 Hz / 46.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.55
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.606
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 12.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 107.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 15.0 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 Supravox 165 GMF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Supravox 165 GMF in a 18.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 54.3 Hz.

Can Supravox 165 GMF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 18.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Supravox 165 GMF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 11.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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