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REDCATT DR-10-018-8R-B2-C0001

Best box: 18.2 L bass reflex tuned to 66.1 Hz · F3 66.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 66.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.8 Hz / 51.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 22.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 766.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 129.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 119.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 90.5 Hz / 68.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 58.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.355
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.68
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 29.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 363.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 163.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.3 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 REDCATT DR-10-018-8R-B2-C0001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts REDCATT DR-10-018-8R-B2-C0001 in a 18.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 66.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 66.8 Hz.

Can REDCATT DR-10-018-8R-B2-C0001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 119.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for REDCATT DR-10-018-8R-B2-C0001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 22.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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