SICA 8 K 3 PL
Best box: 1.7 L sealed · Fc 187.5 Hz · F3 171.4 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 1418.8 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) | 3.4 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 99.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 111.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 95.5 Hz / 81.7 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 45.6 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 1418.8 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 12.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 115.5 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.7 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 187.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 171.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 133.0 Hz / 101.2 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 68.1 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.25 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.267 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.85 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 12.2 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 213.8 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.6 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 254.7 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 210.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 400.0 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 K 3 PL?
A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 8 K 3 PL: the textbook alignment (3.4 liters tuned to 99.6 Hz) needs a 1418.8 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 8 K 3 PL be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 171.4 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for SICA 8 K 3 PL to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 45.6 cm port would need 1418.8 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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