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Acoustic Elegance TD15M-4

Best box: 194.3 L bass reflex tuned to 39.5 Hz · F3 38.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (194.3 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 194.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.5 Hz / 30.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 3.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5381.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 86.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 68.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.6 Hz / 39.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.7 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.353
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.09
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 312.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 98.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 Acoustic Elegance TD15M-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Acoustic Elegance TD15M-4 in a 194.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 38.7 Hz.

Can Acoustic Elegance TD15M-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 86.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 70.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Acoustic Elegance TD15M-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 3.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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