Visaton W 200 SC 8 OHM
Best box: 27.1 L bass reflex tuned to 41.5 Hz · F3 42.6 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- The textbook alignment (27.1 L at 34.6 Hz) would need a 65.4 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 27.1 L at 41.5 Hz so the port can be built.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 27.1 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 41.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 42.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 37.8 Hz / 33.2 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 10.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 43.3 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 397.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 105.1 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 12.7 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 64.0 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 82.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 59.1 Hz / 42.9 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 27.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.29 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.317 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.4 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 63.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 214.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.8 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 85.2 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 20.0 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 SC 8 OHM?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton W 200 SC 8 OHM in a 27.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 41.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.6 Hz.
Can Visaton W 200 SC 8 OHM be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 12.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.5 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton W 200 SC 8 OHM to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 43.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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