Vented Specialist

XPERT EXM10N

Best box: 8.6 L bass reflex tuned to 77.4 Hz · F3 74.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (8.6 L at 73.7 Hz) would need a 102.7 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 8.6 L at 77.4 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Port length (92.1 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 77.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 74.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.5 Hz / 58.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 92.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 187.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.9 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 15.0 cm tube needs 92.1 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 134.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 134.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.8 Hz / 77.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 71.7 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.445
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 10.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 161.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 15.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 800.0 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 XPERT EXM10N?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts XPERT EXM10N in a 8.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 77.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 74.4 Hz.

Can XPERT EXM10N be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 134.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for XPERT EXM10N to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 92.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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