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Single 8-inch Round Vented / Bass-Reflex Subwoofer Box - 20 L / 38 Hz

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Description

This Vented / Bass-Reflex enclosure is specifically designed for a single 8-inch round subwoofer. Built in a simple rectangle shape using 16 mm (5/8 inch) material, the cabinet features external dimensions of 544 × 264 × 237 mm (21.37 × 10.4 × 9.36 in). It includes one internal brace to reinforce the panels and reduce vibration, making it ideal for high-output subwoofer systems. The 20 L chamber is tuned to 38 Hz via one L-shaped slot port, which provides sufficient port area for drivers with high cone excursion and airflow needs. This design serves as a general-purpose home subwoofer for music and stereo systems, balancing bass extension and low distortion, while also being suitable for car audio applications where trunk space and installation constraints are key.

Volume & tuning

20 l
Internal volume
38 Hz
Tuning frequency

Box properties

Shape
Simple Rectangle
Material thickness (mm)
16
Material thickness (inch)
5/8
Box dimensions (mm)
544 × 264 × 238
Box dimensions (inch)
21.37 × 10.4 × 9.36
Max RMS speaker power up to
5100 W
Speaker mounting panel layers
Single
Number of bands
1

Enclosure & speaker

Enclosure
Vented
Speaker configuration
Single
Number of speakers
1
Speaker size
8"

Port

Port type
Rectangular
Port count
1
Port area (sq.mm)
5189
Appearances
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