Passive Radiator / Folded Port

Ciare CSW7112EVO

Best box: 5.3 L sealed · Fc 93.3 Hz · F3 93.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 292.2 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 50.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.3 Hz / 38.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 292.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 59.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.4 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 292.2 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 93.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.6 Hz / 53.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 48.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.375
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 15.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 511.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 128.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 22.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 700.0 W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Ciare CSW7112EVO?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Ciare CSW7112EVO: the textbook alignment (12.0 liters tuned to 50.6 Hz) needs a 292.2 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Ciare CSW7112EVO be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 93.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ciare CSW7112EVO to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 20.0 cm port would need 292.2 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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