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STX W.18.200.8.FGX_v3

Best box: 24.0 L bass reflex tuned to 36.9 Hz · F3 36.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 24.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 36.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 32.1 Hz / 28.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1192.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.2 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) 67.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 66.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.4 Hz / 38.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.411
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 30.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 133.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 85.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 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.18.200.8.FGX_v3?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts STX W.18.200.8.FGX_v3 in a 24.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 36.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.1 Hz.

Can STX W.18.200.8.FGX_v3 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 66.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for STX W.18.200.8.FGX_v3 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 14.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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