B&C Speakers B&C 14NDL88 14" Neodymium Woofer
Best box: 48.3 L bass reflex tuned to 55.9 Hz · F3 61.2 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 48.3 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 55.9 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 61.2 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 52.8 Hz / 45.0 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 12.5 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 15.4 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1114.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 124.6 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 22.4 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 100.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 89.6 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 71.9 Hz / 56.5 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 45.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.3 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.312 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 7.8 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 101.9 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 707.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 6.5 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 144.2 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 8.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 1400.0 W |
| Nominal Diameter | 14.0" |
| 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 B&C 14NDL88 14" Neodymium Woofer?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers B&C 14NDL88 14" Neodymium Woofer in a 48.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 61.2 Hz.
Can B&C Speakers B&C 14NDL88 14" Neodymium Woofer be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 89.6 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers B&C 14NDL88 14" Neodymium Woofer to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 15.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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