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JBL 2225J

Best box: 66.0 L bass reflex tuned to 52.8 Hz · F3 55.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 66.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 48.4 Hz / 42.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 11.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1556.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 31.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 95.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 97.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.1 Hz / 54.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.315
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 169.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 896.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 12.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 JBL 2225J?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL 2225J in a 66.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 55.3 Hz.

Can JBL 2225J be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 31.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 97.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL 2225J to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 11.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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