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SEAS W16EX001-E0049

Best box: 10.3 L bass reflex tuned to 42.1 Hz · F3 43.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.8 Hz / 32.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 28.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 600.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 77.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 81.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 61.3 Hz / 46.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.418
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.16
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 94.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 93.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SEAS W16EX001-E0049?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SEAS W16EX001-E0049 in a 10.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.5 Hz.

Can SEAS W16EX001-E0049 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 4.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 81.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SEAS W16EX001-E0049 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 28.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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