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AudioTechnology 18H 52 10 02 SD

Best box: 9.5 L bass reflex tuned to 55.9 Hz · F3 59.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 59.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 51.3 Hz / 44.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 31.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 541.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 107.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 103.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 102.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 77.8 Hz / 58.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.353
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 143.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 127.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 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 AudioTechnology 18H 52 10 02 SD?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts AudioTechnology 18H 52 10 02 SD in a 9.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 59.1 Hz.

Can AudioTechnology 18H 52 10 02 SD be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 102.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for AudioTechnology 18H 52 10 02 SD to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 31.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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