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Wavecor WF211PA01/02 8" die cast frame, paper cone PA mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm

Best box: 5.8 L bass reflex tuned to 87.0 Hz · F3 92.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.0 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) 5.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 87.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 92.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 80.0 Hz / 69.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1749.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 160.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 154.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 118.3 Hz / 89.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 68.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.303
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 214.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 224.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 Wavecor WF211PA01/02 8" die cast frame, paper cone PA mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Wavecor WF211PA01/02 8" die cast frame, paper cone PA mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm in a 5.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 87.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 92.0 Hz.

Can Wavecor WF211PA01/02 8" die cast frame, paper cone PA mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 154.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Wavecor WF211PA01/02 8" die cast frame, paper cone PA mid/woofers, 4/8 ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 9.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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