Passive Radiator / Folded Port

SICA 10 Fe 2.5 CP

Best box: 15.0 L sealed · Fc 103.9 Hz · F3 103.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 471.7 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 34.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 58.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.3 Hz / 44.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 50.4 cm
Port Physical Length 471.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 36.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.3 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 471.7 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 103.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 103.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.5 Hz / 59.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 57.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.405
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.23
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 39.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 346.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 140.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 269.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SICA 10 Fe 2.5 CP?

A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 10 Fe 2.5 CP: the textbook alignment (34.3 liters tuned to 58.6 Hz) needs a 471.7 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can SICA 10 Fe 2.5 CP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 15.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 103.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 10 Fe 2.5 CP to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 50.4 cm port would need 471.7 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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