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FaitalPRO 15PR400 15" Neodymium Professional Woofer 8 Ohm

Best box: 127.2 L bass reflex tuned to 41.0 Hz · F3 41.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (127.2 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 127.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 41.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 41.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.3 Hz / 31.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4456.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 57.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 72.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.3 Hz / 41.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.338
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.02
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 223.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 805.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 103.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 400.0 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 15PR400 15" Neodymium Professional Woofer 8 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO 15PR400 15" Neodymium Professional Woofer 8 Ohm in a 127.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 41.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 41.0 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO 15PR400 15" Neodymium Professional Woofer 8 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 57.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO 15PR400 15" Neodymium Professional Woofer 8 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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