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JBL Selenium 15SW1P

Best box: 107.3 L bass reflex tuned to 38.1 Hz · F3 36.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 107.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 32.8 Hz / 28.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 14.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1172.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 46.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 68.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 69.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.3 Hz / 39.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.38
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.407
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 115.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 8.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 93.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 800.0 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 Selenium 15SW1P?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts JBL Selenium 15SW1P in a 107.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.9 Hz.

Can JBL Selenium 15SW1P be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 46.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 69.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for JBL Selenium 15SW1P to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 14.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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