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Focal SUB 25 KXE 25cm

Best box: 30.0 L bass reflex tuned to 28.7 Hz · F3 27.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (88.1 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) 30.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 28.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 27.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.2 Hz / 21.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 88.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 195.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.6 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 10.0 cm tube needs 88.1 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) 23.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 51.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.5 Hz / 28.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.58
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 20.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 327.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 65.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 22.5 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 Focal SUB 25 KXE 25cm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Focal SUB 25 KXE 25cm in a 30.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 28.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 27.1 Hz.

Can Focal SUB 25 KXE 25cm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 55.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Focal SUB 25 KXE 25cm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 88.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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