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Visaton BZ 130 P 4 OHM

Best box: 7.4 L bass reflex tuned to 82.0 Hz · F3 78.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 82.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.8 Hz / 62.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 21.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 809.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 150.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 118.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.4 Hz / 69.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.371
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.34
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 79.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 188.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 16.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 60.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Visaton BZ 130 P 4 OHM?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton BZ 130 P 4 OHM in a 7.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 82.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 78.5 Hz.

Can Visaton BZ 130 P 4 OHM be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 118.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Visaton BZ 130 P 4 OHM to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 21.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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