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FaitalPRO 18HP1010 18" Professional Subwoofer 4 Ohm

Best box: 117.6 L bass reflex tuned to 42.2 Hz · F3 43.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 117.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 33.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 30.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 561.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 122.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 53.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 75.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.8 Hz / 43.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.323
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 226.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1207.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 108.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1000.0 W
Nominal Diameter 18.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for FaitalPRO 18HP1010 18" Professional Subwoofer 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 18HP1010 18" Professional Subwoofer 4 Ohm in a 117.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 18HP1010 18" Professional Subwoofer 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 53.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 76.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 18HP1010 18" Professional Subwoofer 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 30.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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