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LaVoce LAVWAF15403AF

Best box: 114.5 L bass reflex tuned to 43.2 Hz · F3 42.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 114.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 43.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 37.5 Hz / 33.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 4448.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 126.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 50.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 76.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 77.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 58.4 Hz / 43.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 40.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.362
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.86
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 155.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 881.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 110.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 LAVWAF15403AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVWAF15403AF in a 114.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 43.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.1 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVWAF15403AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 50.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 77.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVWAF15403AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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