Visaton W 200 S - 8 Ohm
Best box: 43.6 L bass reflex tuned to 34.2 Hz · F3 34.9 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 43.6 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 34.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 34.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 30.6 Hz / 26.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 6.8 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 16.5 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1043.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 104.2 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 19.5 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 62.4 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 64.0 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 48.0 Hz / 36.1 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 30.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.33 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.363 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.59 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 70.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 214.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 82.6 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 10.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 75.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 8.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Visaton W 200 S - 8 Ohm?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton W 200 S - 8 Ohm in a 43.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.9 Hz.
Can Visaton W 200 S - 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 19.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 64.0 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton W 200 S - 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 16.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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