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Wavecor FR055WA01_02

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 120.7 Hz · F3 108.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.35 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 120.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 108.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.5 Hz / 94.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 23.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 736.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 90.3 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.91 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.287; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.27 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.287 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.91))
System Resonance (Fc) 200.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 167.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 142.0 Hz / 116.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 142.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.91
Electrical Q (Qes) 1.014
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 15.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 140.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Wavecor FR055WA01_02?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Wavecor FR055WA01_02 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 120.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 108.2 Hz.

Can Wavecor FR055WA01_02 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.27 liters with a Qtc of 1.287 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.91)), the system exhibits an F3 of 167.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Wavecor FR055WA01_02 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 23.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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