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SEAS C16N001_F-E0051

Best box: 22.5 L bass reflex tuned to 29.5 Hz · F3 29.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 29.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 29.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 25.2 Hz / 22.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 26.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 649.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 52.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.4 Hz / 31.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 37.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.49
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.577
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.24
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 15.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 94.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 64.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS C16N001_F-E0051?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS C16N001_F-E0051 in a 22.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 29.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 29.5 Hz.

Can SEAS C16N001_F-E0051 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 13.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 54.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS C16N001_F-E0051 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 26.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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