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Ciare 293-209

Best box: 66.3 L bass reflex tuned to 42.0 Hz · F3 41.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 66.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 35.7 Hz / 31.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 4.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3869.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 48.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 72.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.3 Hz / 41.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 54.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.51
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.568
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 44.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 96.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 Ciare 293-209?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Ciare 293-209 in a 66.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.7 Hz.

Can Ciare 293-209 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 48.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ciare 293-209 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 4.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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