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SEAS H1215-08 CA18RNX

Best box: 17.2 L bass reflex tuned to 42.2 Hz · F3 50.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 50.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.9 Hz / 34.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 15.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1100.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 107.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 77.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.4 Hz / 50.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.382
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.64
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 33.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 136.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 91.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.1"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS H1215-08 CA18RNX?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H1215-08 CA18RNX in a 17.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 50.8 Hz.

Can SEAS H1215-08 CA18RNX be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 7.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 90.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H1215-08 CA18RNX 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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