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SICA 10 SR 2,5 CP - 8

Best box: 38.0 L bass reflex tuned to 40.4 Hz · F3 41.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 38.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 40.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.4 Hz / 31.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 12.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1355.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 112.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 17.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 74.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 75.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 56.5 Hz / 42.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.337
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.35
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 66.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 353.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 102.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 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 SR 2,5 CP - 8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SICA 10 SR 2,5 CP - 8 in a 38.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 40.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.5 Hz.

Can SICA 10 SR 2,5 CP - 8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 17.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 75.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 10 SR 2,5 CP - 8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 12.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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