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Stereo Integrity SQL 12

Best box: 59.1 L bass reflex tuned to 28.7 Hz · F3 25.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (33.8 L at 23.9 Hz) would need a 181.6 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 59.1 L at 28.7 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Port length (98.1 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 59.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 28.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 25.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 23.4 Hz / 21.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 98.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 175.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.9 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 15.0 cm tube needs 98.1 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 41.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 42.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 32.2 Hz / 24.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.1 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.57
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.621
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.99
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 22.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 532.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 54.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 26.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 12.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Stereo Integrity SQL 12?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Stereo Integrity SQL 12 in a 59.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 28.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 25.3 Hz.

Can Stereo Integrity SQL 12 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 41.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 42.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Stereo Integrity SQL 12 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 98.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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