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SICA 8 Fe 2,5 CP - 8

Best box: 4.2 L bass reflex tuned to 108.5 Hz · F3 119.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 108.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 103.0 Hz / 88.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 17.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1003.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 202.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 185.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 143.8 Hz / 109.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 74.2 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.275
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.75
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 213.8 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 269.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 300.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SICA 8 Fe 2,5 CP - 8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SICA 8 Fe 2,5 CP - 8 in a 4.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 108.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 119.5 Hz.

Can SICA 8 Fe 2,5 CP - 8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 185.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 8 Fe 2,5 CP - 8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 17.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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