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AudioTechnology 23_i_52_17_06_sdka_03pp_cquenze_midwoofer

Best box: 19.6 L bass reflex tuned to 55.6 Hz · F3 64.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 64.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.4 Hz / 46.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 13.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1313.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 102.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 102.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.5 Hz / 59.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.261
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.02
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 70.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 225.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 145.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for AudioTechnology 23_i_52_17_06_sdka_03pp_cquenze_midwoofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts AudioTechnology 23_i_52_17_06_sdka_03pp_cquenze_midwoofer in a 19.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 64.1 Hz.

Can AudioTechnology 23_i_52_17_06_sdka_03pp_cquenze_midwoofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 102.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for AudioTechnology 23_i_52_17_06_sdka_03pp_cquenze_midwoofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 13.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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