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Ciare HSG200-4 8" Subwoofer 4 Ohm

Best box: 15.2 L bass reflex tuned to 41.1 Hz · F3 40.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 41.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 40.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.0 Hz / 31.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 37.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 458.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 75.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.5 Hz / 43.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.39
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 219.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 100.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 HSG200-4 8" Subwoofer 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Ciare HSG200-4 8" Subwoofer 4 Ohm in a 15.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 41.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 40.9 Hz.

Can Ciare HSG200-4 8" Subwoofer 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 76.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ciare HSG200-4 8" Subwoofer 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 37.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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