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Ciare HWG160-4 6.5" Woofer 4 Ohm

Best box: 16.7 L bass reflex tuned to 44.4 Hz · F3 46.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.4 Hz / 35.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1203.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 81.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.1 Hz / 48.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.354
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 26.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 141.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 110.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 130.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Ciare HWG160-4 6.5" Woofer 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Ciare HWG160-4 6.5" Woofer 4 Ohm in a 16.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 46.7 Hz.

Can Ciare HWG160-4 6.5" Woofer 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 85.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ciare HWG160-4 6.5" Woofer 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 14.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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