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SEAS L0021-04S RM 120

Best box: 2.8 L bass reflex tuned to 77.8 Hz · F3 78.5 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) 2.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 77.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 78.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 69.0 Hz / 60.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 552.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 142.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 148.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 110.8 Hz / 82.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 72.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.403
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.66
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 50.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 178.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS L0021-04S RM 120?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS L0021-04S RM 120 in a 2.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 77.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 78.5 Hz.

Can SEAS L0021-04S RM 120 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 148.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS L0021-04S RM 120 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 31.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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