SICA 6 H 1,5 CP - 8
Best box: 12.2 L bass reflex tuned to 49.7 Hz · F3 49.5 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT 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 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 16.0 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1078.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 105.3 dB SPL |
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) | 91.0 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 68.8 Hz / 51.9 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
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) | 6.0 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 - 8?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SICA 6 H 1,5 CP - 8 in a 12.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.5 Hz.
Can SICA 6 H 1,5 CP - 8 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 91.0 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for SICA 6 H 1,5 CP - 8 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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