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SEAS H0352_P17RCY

Best box: 9.0 L bass reflex tuned to 55.2 Hz · F3 68.1 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) 9.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 68.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 56.2 Hz / 47.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 17.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 962.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 104.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 107.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 81.5 Hz / 61.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.311
Mechanical Q (Qms) 0.88
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 40.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 130.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 112.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 H0352_P17RCY?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H0352_P17RCY in a 9.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 68.1 Hz.

Can SEAS H0352_P17RCY be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 107.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H0352_P17RCY to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 17.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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