Vented Specialist

B & C BAC15NBX100A

Best box: 53.7 L bass reflex tuned to 46.1 Hz · F3 50.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 53.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 50.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.2 Hz / 37.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 35.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 482.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 84.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 86.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.5 Hz / 49.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.29
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.312
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 125.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 115.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1000.0 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 B & C BAC15NBX100A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC15NBX100A in a 53.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 50.2 Hz.

Can B & C BAC15NBX100A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 25.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 86.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC15NBX100A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 35.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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