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SEAS H1100_G18RNXP

Best box: 16.3 L bass reflex tuned to 43.5 Hz · F3 48.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 43.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 48.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.1 Hz / 35.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 15.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1109.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 109.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 80.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 63.7 Hz / 47.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.349
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.71
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 38.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 126.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 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 H1100_G18RNXP?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H1100_G18RNXP in a 16.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 43.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 48.1 Hz.

Can SEAS H1100_G18RNXP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 85.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H1100_G18RNXP to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 15.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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