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Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ

Best box: 19.5 L bass reflex tuned to 34.0 Hz · F3 36.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 29.5 Hz / 25.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 22.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 763.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 60.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 61.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.2 Hz / 34.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.52
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.58
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 132.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 77.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ in a 19.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.2 Hz.

Can Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 61.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Ground Zero GZUK 165SQ to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 22.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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