SICA 8 M 1.5 CS
Best box: 0.7 L sealed · Fc 650.5 Hz · F3 526.8 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Straight vent would be 765.4 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) | 1.5 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 391.0 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 484.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 418.1 Hz / 294.4 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 89.9 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 765.4 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 22.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 124.0 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 1.82 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 2.574; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 0.7 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 2.574 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.82)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 650.5 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 526.8 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 475.4 Hz / 413.1 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 460.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 1.82 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 2.134 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 12.36 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 0.7 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 213.8 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 215.5 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 208.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 100.0 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 M 1.5 CS?
A simple ported box is not recommended for SICA 8 M 1.5 CS: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 391.0 Hz) needs a 765.4 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 8 M 1.5 CS be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.7 liters with a Qtc of 2.574 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (1.82)), the system exhibits an F3 of 526.8 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for SICA 8 M 1.5 CS to avoid port chuffing?
A straight 89.9 cm port would need 765.4 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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