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Kicker 44CWCS104

Best box: 56.1 L bass reflex tuned to 24.8 Hz · F3 33.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 56.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 24.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 33.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 23.0 Hz / 19.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 7.5 cm
Port Physical Length 33.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 521.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 85.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 41.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 44.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.3 Hz / 25.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.59
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.607
Mechanical Q (Qms) 19.95
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 37.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 359.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.83 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 58.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 13.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 Kicker 44CWCS104?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Kicker 44CWCS104 in a 56.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 24.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 33.1 Hz.

Can Kicker 44CWCS104 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 85.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 44.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Kicker 44CWCS104 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 7.5 cm with a length of 33.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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