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LaVoce CAN153.00T

Best box: 133.9 L bass reflex tuned to 45.9 Hz · F3 43.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (133.9 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 133.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.0 Hz / 34.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 4.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4193.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 58.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 79.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 79.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 60.3 Hz / 45.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.8 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.42
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 133.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 111.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 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 LaVoce CAN153.00T?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce CAN153.00T in a 133.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.5 Hz.

Can LaVoce CAN153.00T be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 58.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 79.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce CAN153.00T to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 4.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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