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Wavecor WF259PA01_02

Best box: 13.3 L bass reflex tuned to 69.1 Hz · F3 72.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 69.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 72.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.0 Hz / 54.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 15.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1110.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 126.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 127.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 122.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 93.4 Hz / 70.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 54.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.296
Mechanical Q (Qms) 14.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 31.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 370.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 182.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 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 Wavecor WF259PA01_02?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Wavecor WF259PA01_02 in a 13.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 69.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 72.1 Hz.

Can Wavecor WF259PA01_02 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 122.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Wavecor WF259PA01_02 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 15.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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