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SEAS ER18RNX

Best box: 18.4 L bass reflex tuned to 43.2 Hz · F3 43.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 43.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.2 Hz / 33.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 13.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1268.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 78.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 80.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 60.5 Hz / 45.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.386
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 25.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 145.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 103.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS ER18RNX?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS ER18RNX in a 18.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 43.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.5 Hz.

Can SEAS ER18RNX be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 80.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS ER18RNX to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 13.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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