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Volt B251.8

Best box: 58.0 L bass reflex tuned to 32.7 Hz · F3 32.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 58.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 32.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 32.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 28.6 Hz / 25.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2908.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 59.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 61.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.9 Hz / 34.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.449
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.82
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 72.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 323.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 69.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Volt B251.8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Volt B251.8 in a 58.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 32.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 32.3 Hz.

Can Volt B251.8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 25.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 61.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Volt B251.8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 5.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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