SICA 4 L 1 SL
Best box: 1.2 L sealed · Fc 153.2 Hz · F3 133.4 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 405.6 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.
Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended
PORT NOT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.5 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 92.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 103.9 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 83.5 Hz / 69.8 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 15.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 405.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 42.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 101.6 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.63 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.891; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.2 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.891 (above Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 153.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 133.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 107.4 Hz / 84.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 108.3 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.63 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.787 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.15 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 1.2 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 44.2 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 137.5 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 102.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 60.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 4.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SICA 4 L 1 SL?
A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 4 L 1 SL: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 92.1 Hz) needs a 405.6 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 4 L 1 SL be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.891 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 133.4 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for SICA 4 L 1 SL to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 15.0 cm port would need 405.6 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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