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FaitalPRO W15N8-700

Best box: 19.9 L bass reflex tuned to 90.8 Hz · F3 93.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (19.9 L at 62.6 Hz) would need a 57.2 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 19.9 L at 90.8 Hz so the port can be built.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 19.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 90.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 93.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 84.0 Hz / 73.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 43.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 399.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 123.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 118.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 87.0 Hz / 65.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.2
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.204
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.48
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 134.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 756.2 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 171.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 700.0 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 W15N8-700?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts FaitalPRO W15N8-700 in a 19.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 90.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 93.3 Hz.

Can FaitalPRO W15N8-700 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 113.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for FaitalPRO W15N8-700 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 43.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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