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Monacor SP-167C-4

Best box: 22.1 L bass reflex tuned to 48.0 Hz · F3 46.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 48.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.4 Hz / 36.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 8.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2154.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 86.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 88.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.0 Hz / 50.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 49.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.451
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.89
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 22.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 137.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 108.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.69"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Monacor SP-167C-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Monacor SP-167C-4 in a 22.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 48.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 46.7 Hz.

Can Monacor SP-167C-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 9.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 88.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Monacor SP-167C-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 8.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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