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CSS Audio SDX10

Best box: 41.6 L bass reflex tuned to 23.7 Hz · F3 24.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (93.6 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 41.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 23.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 24.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 21.0 Hz / 18.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 93.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 184.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.4 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 10.0 cm tube needs 93.6 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 43.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 45.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.9 Hz / 25.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 22.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.387
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 52.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 350.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 58.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 18.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 600.0 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 CSS Audio SDX10?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts CSS Audio SDX10 in a 41.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 23.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 24.0 Hz.

Can CSS Audio SDX10 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 18.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 45.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for CSS Audio SDX10 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 93.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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