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SEAS H0512_P21RFXP

Best box: 10.7 L bass reflex tuned to 53.6 Hz · F3 66.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 53.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.7 Hz / 46.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 15.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1105.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.9 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) 101.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 104.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 79.2 Hz / 59.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.266
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 48.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 194.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 127.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS H0512_P21RFXP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H0512_P21RFXP in a 10.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 53.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 66.2 Hz.

Can SEAS H0512_P21RFXP 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 104.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H0512_P21RFXP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 15.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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