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B&C Speakers 15CLX64

Best box: 181.6 L bass reflex tuned to 31.4 Hz · F3 43.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (181.6 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 181.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.5 Hz / 28.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 6.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2867.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.3 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.75 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 1.061; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 227.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 1.061 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.75))
System Resonance (Fc) 52.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.6 Hz / 27.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 37.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.75
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.815
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 227.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 45.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 15CLX64?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers 15CLX64 in a 181.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.8 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers 15CLX64 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 227.0 liters with a Qtc of 1.061 (above Butterworth: Qtc cannot fall below Qts (0.75)), the system exhibits an F3 of 41.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers 15CLX64 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 6.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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