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B & C BAC15NDL88A

Best box: 85.5 L bass reflex tuned to 49.9 Hz · F3 49.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 85.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.6 Hz / 38.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 14.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1215.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 37.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 88.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 88.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.0 Hz / 50.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.36
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 126.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 125.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 700.0 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 BAC15NDL88A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B & C BAC15NDL88A in a 85.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 49.1 Hz.

Can B & C BAC15NDL88A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 37.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 88.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B & C BAC15NDL88A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 14.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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