Visaton B 100
Best box: 7.9 L bass reflex tuned to 56.7 Hz · F3 62.0 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.6 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) | 7.9 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 56.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 62.0 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 49.9 Hz / 43.2 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 19.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 878.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 95.5 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 6.2 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 98.9 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 104.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 78.3 Hz / 58.7 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 75.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.52 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.548 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 10.13 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 5.3 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 54.1 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.8 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 136.8 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 1.6 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 30.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 4.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Visaton B 100?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton B 100 in a 7.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 56.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 62.0 Hz.
Can Visaton B 100 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 104.6 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton B 100 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 19.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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