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SEAS H1262-08 MCA15RCY

Best box: 3.4 L bass reflex tuned to 74.6 Hz · F3 85.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.7 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) 3.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 74.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.3 Hz / 61.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 27.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 625.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 140.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 134.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 103.9 Hz / 78.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 51.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.306
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.36
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 12.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 80.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 166.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS H1262-08 MCA15RCY?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H1262-08 MCA15RCY in a 3.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 74.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 85.9 Hz.

Can SEAS H1262-08 MCA15RCY be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 134.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H1262-08 MCA15RCY to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 27.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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