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B&C Speakers 15CL76

Best box: 39.3 L bass reflex tuned to 61.4 Hz · F3 67.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 39.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 61.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.3 Hz / 50.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 25.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 687.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 112.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 108.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 82.7 Hz / 62.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.264
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 140.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 159.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 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 Speakers 15CL76?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers 15CL76 in a 39.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 61.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.4 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers 15CL76 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 108.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers 15CL76 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 25.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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