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SEAS Excel W18EX-001 E0045

Best box: 13.3 L bass reflex tuned to 52.1 Hz · F3 55.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.8 Hz / 41.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 25.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 680.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 108.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 96.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 96.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.9 Hz / 55.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.341
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 28.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 153.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 123.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 180.0 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 Excel W18EX-001 E0045?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS Excel W18EX-001 E0045 in a 13.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 55.1 Hz.

Can SEAS Excel W18EX-001 E0045 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 96.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS Excel W18EX-001 E0045 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 25.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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