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AudioTechnology 6_h_52_17_06_sd_flexunits_midwoofer

Best box: 34.6 L bass reflex tuned to 35.7 Hz · F3 36.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 34.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 35.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 31.8 Hz / 27.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1760.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 64.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.4 Hz / 38.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 33.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.418
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.15
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 47.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 172.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 78.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 160.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for AudioTechnology 6_h_52_17_06_sd_flexunits_midwoofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts AudioTechnology 6_h_52_17_06_sd_flexunits_midwoofer in a 34.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 35.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.4 Hz.

Can AudioTechnology 6_h_52_17_06_sd_flexunits_midwoofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 66.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for AudioTechnology 6_h_52_17_06_sd_flexunits_midwoofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 9.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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