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Wolfram Audio Hg-12 V2

Best box: 9.1 L sealed · Fc 67.9 Hz · F3 69.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 321.6 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 36.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 37.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 32.5 Hz / 28.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 321.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 53.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.7 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 321.6 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 67.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 69.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.3 Hz / 39.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.431
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.18
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 530.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 80.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 37.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Wolfram Audio Hg-12 V2?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Wolfram Audio Hg-12 V2: the textbook alignment (20.7 liters tuned to 36.8 Hz) needs a 321.6 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Wolfram Audio Hg-12 V2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 9.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 69.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Wolfram Audio Hg-12 V2 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 20.0 cm port would need 321.6 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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