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Supravox 285 GMF

Best box: 85.5 L bass reflex tuned to 46.2 Hz · F3 48.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 85.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 48.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.2 Hz / 36.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2991.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 40.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 80.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.1 Hz / 46.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.295
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 220.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 410.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 118.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 11.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Supravox 285 GMF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Supravox 285 GMF in a 85.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 48.0 Hz.

Can Supravox 285 GMF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 40.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Supravox 285 GMF 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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