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Accuton C173-11-191

Best box: 14.7 L bass reflex tuned to 42.8 Hz · F3 43.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 33.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 941.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 78.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 79.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.9 Hz / 45.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.363
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.27
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 21.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 133.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 106.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Accuton C173-11-191?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Accuton C173-11-191 in a 14.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.2 Hz.

Can Accuton C173-11-191 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 79.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Accuton C173-11-191 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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