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Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10P

Best box: 13.1 L sealed · Fc 59.4 Hz · F3 49.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 168.8 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 35.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.9 Hz / 37.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 168.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 102.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.7 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 168.8 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.95 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.344; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.344 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.95))
System Resonance (Fc) 59.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.3 Hz / 34.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.95
Electrical Q (Qes) 1.056
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.43
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 13.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 356.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 0.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 39.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 15.0 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 Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10P?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10P: the textbook alignment (10.5 liters tuned to 35.7 Hz) needs a 168.8 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10P be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 13.1 liters with a Qtc of 1.344 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.95)), the system exhibits an F3 of 49.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Rockford Fosgate T1S1-10P to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 10.0 cm port would need 168.8 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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