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SEAS E0044-08S W12CY003

Best box: 3.2 L bass reflex tuned to 63.2 Hz · F3 63.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 63.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.9 Hz / 49.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 42.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 405.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 116.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 120.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 90.9 Hz / 68.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 60.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.434
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.12
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 50.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 138.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS E0044-08S W12CY003?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS E0044-08S W12CY003 in a 3.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 63.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.9 Hz.

Can SEAS E0044-08S W12CY003 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 120.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS E0044-08S W12CY003 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 42.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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