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SICA 6M11.5CS-4

Best box: 6.0 L bass reflex tuned to 104.5 Hz · F3 97.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 104.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 87.7 Hz / 78.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3181.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 100.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 184.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 187.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 141.1 Hz / 106.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 114.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.42
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.58
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.52
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 122.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 196.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 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 6M11.5CS-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SICA 6M11.5CS-4 in a 6.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 104.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 97.3 Hz.

Can SICA 6M11.5CS-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 187.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 6M11.5CS-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 5.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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