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Accuton Cl173-6-191

Best box: 17.1 L bass reflex tuned to 50.0 Hz · F3 47.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.8 Hz / 37.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1688.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 90.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 68.6 Hz / 51.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 51.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.433
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.92
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 17.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 141.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 9.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Accuton Cl173-6-191?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Accuton Cl173-6-191 in a 17.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.9 Hz.

Can Accuton Cl173-6-191 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 90.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Accuton Cl173-6-191 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 10.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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