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SEAS RW 165/1 L0017-04S

Best box: 5.6 L bass reflex tuned to 54.4 Hz · F3 76.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 5.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 54.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 61.6 Hz / 46.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 539.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 72.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.2 Hz / 43.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 64.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.61
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.713
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.24
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 7.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 126.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 89.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 RW 165/1 L0017-04S?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS RW 165/1 L0017-04S in a 5.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 54.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 76.5 Hz.

Can SEAS RW 165/1 L0017-04S be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 76.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS RW 165/1 L0017-04S to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 31.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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