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Eminence CannaBass CB3015N-8 15" Bass Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm

Best box: 163.7 L bass reflex tuned to 39.9 Hz · F3 37.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (163.7 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 163.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 37.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.9 Hz / 30.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 5.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3322.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 71.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.4 Hz / 40.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.7 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.437
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.6
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 162.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 856.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 93.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 Eminence CannaBass CB3015N-8 15" Bass Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Eminence CannaBass CB3015N-8 15" Bass Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm in a 163.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 37.7 Hz.

Can Eminence CannaBass CB3015N-8 15" Bass Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 71.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 71.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Eminence CannaBass CB3015N-8 15" Bass Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 5.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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