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B&C Speakers B&C 15BG100 15" Neodymium Subwoofer

Best box: 118.0 L bass reflex tuned to 31.7 Hz · F3 29.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 118.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 29.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 26.5 Hz / 23.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 22.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 779.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 52.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 56.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.0 Hz / 32.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.482
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 83.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 74.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 10.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 2000.0 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 B&C 15BG100 15" Neodymium Subwoofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts B&C Speakers B&C 15BG100 15" Neodymium Subwoofer in a 118.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 29.6 Hz.

Can B&C Speakers B&C 15BG100 15" Neodymium Subwoofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 52.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 54.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for B&C Speakers B&C 15BG100 15" Neodymium Subwoofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 22.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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