Kartesian Sub120_vHE
Best box: 53.1 L bass reflex tuned to 26.5 Hz · F3 27.0 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Port length (89.7 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) | 53.1 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 26.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 27.0 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 23.6 Hz / 20.6 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 12.5 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 89.7 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 192.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 111.0 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 23.4 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 48.8 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 50.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 37.8 Hz / 28.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 24.5 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.35 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.378 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 4.8 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 72.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 510.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.8 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 64.9 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 18.5 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 600.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 12.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Kartesian Sub120_vHE?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Kartesian Sub120_vHE in a 53.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 27.0 Hz.
Can Kartesian Sub120_vHE be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 50.4 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Kartesian Sub120_vHE to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 89.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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