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SEAS H1333_T18RE_XFCTV2

Best box: 16.3 L bass reflex tuned to 36.7 Hz · F3 43.4 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) 16.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 36.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.2 Hz / 30.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 23.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 740.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.0 Hz / 41.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 26.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.309
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.63
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 52.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 120.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 84.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS H1333_T18RE_XFCTV2?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS H1333_T18RE_XFCTV2 in a 16.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 36.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.4 Hz.

Can SEAS H1333_T18RE_XFCTV2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS H1333_T18RE_XFCTV2 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 23.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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