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B & C BAC15NDL76A

Best box: 37.9 L bass reflex tuned to 60.7 Hz · F3 71.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 37.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 60.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 60.3 Hz / 51.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 27.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 632.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 111.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 109.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 83.4 Hz / 63.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 37.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.22
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.231
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 195.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 160.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 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 B & C BAC15NDL76A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC15NDL76A in a 37.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 60.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 71.1 Hz.

Can B & C BAC15NDL76A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 109.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC15NDL76A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 27.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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