Rockford Fosgate T1S2-10S
Best box: 15.4 L sealed · Fc 50.9 Hz · F3 43.1 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 197.3 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) | 12.3 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 30.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 45.2 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 37.7 Hz / 29.1 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 10.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 197.3 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 87.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 108.7 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.76 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.075; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 15.4 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 1.075 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.76)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 50.9 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 43.1 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 35.8 Hz / 28.8 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 36.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.76 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.853 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 7.0 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 15.4 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 356.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 1.8 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 42.2 |
| 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 T1S2-10S?
A simple ported box is not recommended for Rockford Fosgate T1S2-10S: the textbook alignment (12.3 liters tuned to 30.6 Hz) needs a 197.3 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 T1S2-10S be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.4 liters with a Qtc of 1.075 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.76)), the system exhibits an F3 of 43.1 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Rockford Fosgate T1S2-10S to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 10.0 cm port would need 197.3 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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