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FaitalPRO 18HP102018" - 1000 W - 99 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω)

Best box: 72.5 L bass reflex tuned to 47.8 Hz · F3 51.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 72.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 47.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 44.6 Hz / 38.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 42.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 404.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 123.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 35.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 87.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 88.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.3 Hz / 49.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.278
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.74
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 207.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1134.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.5 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 18HP102018" - 1000 W - 99 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 18HP102018" - 1000 W - 99 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) in a 72.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 47.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 51.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 18HP102018" - 1000 W - 99 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 35.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 88.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 18HP102018" - 1000 W - 99 dB - 8 Ohm (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 42.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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