HELIX C 6B
Best box: 18.6 L bass reflex tuned to 40.2 Hz · F3 43.5 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 18.6 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 40.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 43.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 34.9 Hz / 30.5 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 16.0 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1075.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 103.6 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 15.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 70.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 71.8 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 54.1 Hz / 40.8 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 54.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.53 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.557 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 11.1 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 12.4 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 135.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.4 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 97.0 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 3.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 150.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 6.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for HELIX C 6B?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts HELIX C 6B in a 18.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 40.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.5 Hz.
Can HELIX C 6B be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 71.8 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for HELIX C 6B to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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