Passive Radiator / Folded Port

SICA 6 H 1.5 CP

Best box: 5.4 L sealed · Fc 90.9 Hz · F3 90.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 352.4 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) 12.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.7 Hz / 38.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 21.7 cm
Port Physical Length 352.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 49.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.3 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 352.4 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) 5.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 90.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 68.7 Hz / 51.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.387
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.68
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 16.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 122.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 118.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 166.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 120.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SICA 6 H 1.5 CP?

A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 6 H 1.5 CP: the textbook alignment (12.2 liters tuned to 49.7 Hz) needs a 352.4 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 6 H 1.5 CP be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 5.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 90.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 6 H 1.5 CP to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 21.7 cm port would need 352.4 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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