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SEAS Excel W18NX001

Best box: 12.5 L bass reflex tuned to 38.6 Hz · F3 41.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 35.5 Hz / 30.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 28.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 614.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 71.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.4 Hz / 41.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 32.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.343
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 24.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 135.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 93.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 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 Excel W18NX001?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS Excel W18NX001 in a 12.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.1 Hz.

Can SEAS Excel W18NX001 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS Excel W18NX001 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 28.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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