Visaton R 10 S - 4
Best box: 1.9 L sealed · Fc 226.3 Hz · F3 192.2 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.
Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (7.3 dB bass hump)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.5 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 136.0 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 224.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 199.9 Hz / 168.8 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 17.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 975.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 98.3 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 1.45 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 2.051; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 2.051 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.45)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 226.3 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 192.2 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 170.3 Hz / 145.2 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 160.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 1.45 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 1.965 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 5.53 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 1.9 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 56.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.4 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 81.4 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 0.5 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 20.0 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 R 10 S - 4?
A simple ported box is not recommended for Visaton R 10 S - 4: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 136.0 Hz) needs a 17.6 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.
Can Visaton R 10 S - 4 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.9 liters with a Qtc of 2.051 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.45)), the system exhibits an F3 of 192.2 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton R 10 S - 4 to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 5.0 cm port would need 17.6 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.
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