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LF 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (±3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Hz to 35 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range free field (-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort port: 35 Hz to 45 kHz. 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