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7Driver Thunder 3.7K 15 4R

Best box: 43.7 L bass reflex tuned to 50.6 Hz · F3 52.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 43.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 52.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 45.9 Hz / 39.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 36.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 470.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 123.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 92.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 92.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.2 Hz / 53.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.33
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 84.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 127.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1850.0 W
Nominal Diameter 15.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for 7Driver Thunder 3.7K 15 4R?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts 7Driver Thunder 3.7K 15 4R in a 43.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 52.6 Hz.

Can 7Driver Thunder 3.7K 15 4R be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 92.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for 7Driver Thunder 3.7K 15 4R to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 36.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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