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LaVoce NBASS15-30

Best box: 114.3 L bass reflex tuned to 44.2 Hz · F3 42.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 114.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 44.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.3 Hz / 33.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 7.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2282.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 50.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 77.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 79.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.8 Hz / 45.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.376
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.56
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 143.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 111.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.6 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 NBASS15-30?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce NBASS15-30 in a 114.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 44.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.9 Hz.

Can LaVoce NBASS15-30 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 50.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 79.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce NBASS15-30 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 7.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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