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SEAS P14RC4YDC

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 93.3 Hz · F3 108.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (1.5 L at 81.1 Hz) would need a 56.1 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 1.5 L at 93.3 Hz so the port can be built.
  • 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 93.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 108.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 92.9 Hz / 79.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 41.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 414.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 111.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 161.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 140.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 110.6 Hz / 84.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.15
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.182
Mechanical Q (Qms) 0.85
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 80.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 192.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 P14RC4YDC?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS P14RC4YDC in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 93.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 108.2 Hz.

Can SEAS P14RC4YDC be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 140.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS P14RC4YDC to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 41.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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