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SEAS L0018-04S PW 165/1

Best box: 13.3 L bass reflex tuned to 44.8 Hz · F3 54.0 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) 13.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.9 Hz / 34.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 931.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 76.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 61.3 Hz / 45.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 64.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.58
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.658
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.89
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 8.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 126.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 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 L0018-04S PW 165/1?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS L0018-04S PW 165/1 in a 13.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 54.0 Hz.

Can SEAS L0018-04S PW 165/1 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 18.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 84.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS L0018-04S PW 165/1 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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