Vented Specialist

BMS Speakers 5N155

Best box: 3.7 L bass reflex tuned to 88.5 Hz · F3 82.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 88.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 74.1 Hz / 66.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1028.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 158.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 159.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 120.9 Hz / 91.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 100.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.492
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.17
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 85.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 11.65 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 204.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for BMS Speakers 5N155?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts BMS Speakers 5N155 in a 3.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 88.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 82.4 Hz.

Can BMS Speakers 5N155 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 159.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for BMS Speakers 5N155 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 16.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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