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Kartesian Sub265_vKi-V

Best box: 105.9 L bass reflex tuned to 21.7 Hz · F3 20.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 105.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 21.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 20.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 18.4 Hz / 16.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 21.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 812.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 113.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 46.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 39.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 40.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.3 Hz / 22.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 23.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.418
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.445
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 86.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 346.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 53.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 16.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 Kartesian Sub265_vKi-V?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Kartesian Sub265_vKi-V in a 105.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 21.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 20.6 Hz.

Can Kartesian Sub265_vKi-V be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 46.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 40.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Kartesian Sub265_vKi-V to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 21.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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