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SEAS E0005_W17E001

Best box: 23.4 L bass reflex tuned to 37.8 Hz · F3 38.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 37.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.5 Hz / 29.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1226.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.4 Hz / 40.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.407
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 31.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 126.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 86.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS E0005_W17E001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS E0005_W17E001 in a 23.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 37.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 38.0 Hz.

Can SEAS E0005_W17E001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS E0005_W17E001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 14.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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