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REDCATT DR-2-002-16R-B2-C0001

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 133.4 Hz · F3 121.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.2 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 133.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 121.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 114.7 Hz / 106.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 931.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 93.0 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.68 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.962; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.25 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.962 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 222.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 190.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 155.7 Hz / 123.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 157.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.68
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.828
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 16.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 10.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 189.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
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-2-002-16R-B2-C0001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts REDCATT DR-2-002-16R-B2-C0001 in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 133.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 121.7 Hz.

Can REDCATT DR-2-002-16R-B2-C0001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.25 liters with a Qtc of 0.962 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 190.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for REDCATT DR-2-002-16R-B2-C0001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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