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SB Acoustics SB16FRPC25-7

Best box: 46.5 L bass reflex tuned to 37.2 Hz · F3 34.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 46.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 37.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.9 Hz / 27.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3087.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 100.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 65.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.0 Hz / 37.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 44.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.485
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 31.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 128.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 90.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SB Acoustics SB16FRPC25-7?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics SB16FRPC25-7 in a 46.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 37.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.3 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics SB16FRPC25-7 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 66.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SB16FRPC25-7 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 5.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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