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SEAS E0017-08S W18EX001

Best box: 9.4 L bass reflex tuned to 48.0 Hz · F3 58.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 9.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 48.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 58.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.6 Hz / 40.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 23.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 729.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 107.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 90.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 74.0 Hz / 55.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.311
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.59
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 30.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 126.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 109.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.1"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS E0017-08S W18EX001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS E0017-08S W18EX001 in a 9.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 48.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 58.3 Hz.

Can SEAS E0017-08S W18EX001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 99.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS E0017-08S W18EX001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 23.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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