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Wavecor 298-1235

Best box: 16.8 L bass reflex tuned to 34.3 Hz · F3 36.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 31.6 Hz / 27.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 26.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 656.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 64.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 65.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.4 Hz / 37.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 28.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.321
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 32.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 88.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 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 Wavecor 298-1235?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Wavecor 298-1235 in a 16.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.6 Hz.

Can Wavecor 298-1235 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 65.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Wavecor 298-1235 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 26.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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