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LaVoce LAVWXF15800AF

Best box: 79.4 L bass reflex tuned to 49.0 Hz · F3 46.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 79.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 46.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.7 Hz / 37.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 10.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1661.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 129.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 34.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 86.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 88.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.2 Hz / 49.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.418
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 79.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 119.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.7 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 LAVWXF15800AF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce LAVWXF15800AF in a 79.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 46.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce LAVWXF15800AF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 34.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 88.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce LAVWXF15800AF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 10.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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