SICA 18 F 3 CP
Best box: 202.9 L sealed · Fc 47.7 Hz · F3 48.9 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 404.6 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.
- Large enclosure volume (456.4 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.
Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended
PORT NOT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 456.4 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 27.8 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 25.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 23.1 Hz / 20.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 83.4 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 404.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 43.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 118.1 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 202.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 47.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 48.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 36.7 Hz / 27.6 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 31.6 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.44 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.513 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.1 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 321.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 1164.2 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.1 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 61.6 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 462.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 500.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 18.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SICA 18 F 3 CP?
A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 18 F 3 CP: the textbook alignment (456.4 liters tuned to 27.8 Hz) needs a 404.6 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 18 F 3 CP be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 202.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 48.9 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for SICA 18 F 3 CP to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 83.4 cm port would need 404.6 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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