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STX W.18.180.16.FCX_v2

Best box: 24.0 L bass reflex tuned to 39.0 Hz · F3 38.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 24.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.0 Hz / 29.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 12.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1371.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 70.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.0 Hz / 40.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 37.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.389
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.79
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 30.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 125.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 10.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 95.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 140.0 W
Nominal Diameter 7.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for STX W.18.180.16.FCX_v2?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts STX W.18.180.16.FCX_v2 in a 24.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 38.5 Hz.

Can STX W.18.180.16.FCX_v2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 71.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for STX W.18.180.16.FCX_v2 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 12.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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