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FaitalPRO 15FH530 (8Ω)

Best box: 103.6 L bass reflex tuned to 42.1 Hz · F3 41.5 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 103.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 42.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.8 Hz / 32.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 949.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 75.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 76.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 57.7 Hz / 43.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.364
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.9
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 140.6 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 864.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 107.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.2 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 FaitalPRO 15FH530 (8Ω)?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 15FH530 (8Ω) in a 103.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 42.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.5 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 15FH530 (8Ω) be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 45.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 76.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 15FH530 (8Ω) to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 18.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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