Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat
Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 129.6 Hz · F3 116.3 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 1.5 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 129.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 116.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 109.1 Hz / 101.1 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 19.8 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 869.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 96.6 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.912 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.29; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 0.28 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 1.29 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.91)) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 215.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 179.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 151.8 Hz / 124.1 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 152.5 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.912 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 1.49 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 2.35 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 0.3 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 30.5 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 7.0 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 102.4 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | N/A mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 15.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 3.0" |
| Catalog Source | Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 129.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 116.3 Hz.
Can Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.28 liters with a Qtc of 1.29 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.91)), the system exhibits an F3 of 179.6 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat to avoid port chuffing?
Xmax is not published for Aiyima 8ohm 15w 3in flat, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 5.0 cm diameter with a length of 19.8 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.
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