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DS18 PRO-X10MBASS

Best box: 37.2 L bass reflex tuned to 53.7 Hz · F3 53.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 37.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 53.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 53.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.8 Hz / 40.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1162.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 27.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 92.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 93.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.7 Hz / 53.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.512
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.54
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.82
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 324.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 129.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 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 DS18 PRO-X10MBASS?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts DS18 PRO-X10MBASS in a 37.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 53.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 53.6 Hz.

Can DS18 PRO-X10MBASS be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 27.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 93.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for DS18 PRO-X10MBASS to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 14.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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