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Celestion CF1025C

Best box: 12.8 L bass reflex tuned to 76.1 Hz · F3 82.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 76.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 71.1 Hz / 61.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 12.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1376.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 140.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 131.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 101.3 Hz / 76.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 54.8 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.265
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.299
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.34
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 38.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 346.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.15 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 183.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Celestion CF1025C?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Celestion CF1025C in a 12.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 76.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 82.1 Hz.

Can Celestion CF1025C be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 131.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Celestion CF1025C to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 12.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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