HELIX S 6B
Best box: 8.2 L bass reflex tuned to 56.9 Hz · F3 83.6 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) | 8.2 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 56.9 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 83.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 69.7 Hz / 53.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 18.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 925.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 106.1 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.77 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.089; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 10.3 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 1.089 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.77)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 94.8 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 79.7 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 66.2 Hz / 53.3 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 67.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.77 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.961 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.87 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 10.3 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 141.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 3.4 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 69.7 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 3.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 100.0 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 S 6B?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts HELIX S 6B in a 8.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 56.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 83.6 Hz.
Can HELIX S 6B be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.3 liters with a Qtc of 1.089 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.77)), the system exhibits an F3 of 79.7 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for HELIX S 6B to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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