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Acr Speaker acr-15500-black-platinum

Best box: 124.1 L bass reflex tuned to 38.2 Hz · F3 52.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (124.1 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 124.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 52.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.6 Hz / 32.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 5.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2940.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 117.0 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.64 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.905; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 155.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.905 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 63.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 52.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.8 Hz / 33.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.64
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.687
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.44
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 155.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 865.7 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 65.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 Acr Speaker acr-15500-black-platinum?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Acr Speaker acr-15500-black-platinum in a 124.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 52.0 Hz.

Can Acr Speaker acr-15500-black-platinum be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 155.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.905 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 52.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Acr Speaker acr-15500-black-platinum to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 5.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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