Vented Specialist

Ciare CXI200

Best box: 6.5 L bass reflex tuned to 95.1 Hz · F3 101.5 Hz

Predicted SPL response of the Ciare CXI200 in the recommended 6.5 L bass reflex box versus the alternative — open it in the simulator Open and tweak this box live ↗

Will it fit your requirements?

Check the Ciare CXI200 against your space and targets — instant, no sign-up.

Design a box for this driver Box Design with the CXI200 and its T/S already loaded Find alternatives Bass Match ranks similar drivers against the CXI200 in the same box

Estimated retail 248.00 EUR · Check price & availability ↗

Free, no sign-up to simulate · a free account saves your design

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 95.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 86.4 Hz / 74.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 13.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1260.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.7 dB SPL
Simulate This Reflex Box in App →

Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 171.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 177.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 137.4 Hz / 105.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
Simulate This Sealed Box in App →

Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 88.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.362
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.89
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 8.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 214.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 243.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 220.0 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 Ciare CXI200?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Ciare CXI200 in a 6.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 95.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 101.5 Hz.

Can Ciare CXI200 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 177.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ciare CXI200 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 13.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

Shareable Acoustic Card for Forums & Social Media

Embed this design card on DIYAudio, AVSForum, Reddit, or Facebook. It shows the calculated F3, MOL (when the power rating is published) and box parameters.

Ciare CXI200 Enclosure Card
Download SVG Card 📥

Not sure if CXI200 fits your physical space?

Don't force a driver into the wrong box. Use Bass Match to calculate which of 8,000+ catalog drivers delivers the highest SPL, lowest F3, and cleanest port air velocity for your exact trunk or room dimensions.

Run Bass Match for Your Space