Vented Specialist

Volt RV3153_v1.1

Best box: 10.2 L bass reflex tuned to 45.5 Hz · F3 51.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.0 Hz / 37.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 24.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 708.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 86.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.2 Hz / 47.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 30.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.24
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.255
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.12
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 40.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 153.9 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Volt RV3153_v1.1?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Volt RV3153_v1.1 in a 10.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 51.3 Hz.

Can Volt RV3153_v1.1 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 83.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Volt RV3153_v1.1 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 24.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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