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XPERT EX8NMB-CF

Best box: 38.1 L bass reflex tuned to 34.0 Hz · F3 35.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 38.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 35.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 29.4 Hz / 25.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1757.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 29.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 59.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.8 Hz / 34.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.588
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 76.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 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 XPERT EX8NMB-CF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts XPERT EX8NMB-CF in a 38.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 35.7 Hz.

Can XPERT EX8NMB-CF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 29.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 60.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for XPERT EX8NMB-CF 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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