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B&C Speakers 15TBX100

Best box: 45.4 L bass reflex tuned to 46.4 Hz · F3 50.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 50.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.8 Hz / 37.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 43.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 396.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 87.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.8 Hz / 49.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 34.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.283
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.73
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 129.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 120.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 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 Speakers 15TBX100?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers 15TBX100 in a 45.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 50.9 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers 15TBX100 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 87.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers 15TBX100 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 43.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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