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JBL LE14H

Best box: 51.5 L bass reflex tuned to 35.5 Hz · F3 42.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 51.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 35.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.9 Hz / 29.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 29.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 591.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 25.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 66.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.5 Hz / 40.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 26.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.306
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.3
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 147.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 659.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 85.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 13.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for JBL LE14H?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL LE14H in a 51.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 35.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.3 Hz.

Can JBL LE14H be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 25.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 73.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL LE14H to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 29.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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