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LaVoce SSF153.00-4

Best box: 83.7 L bass reflex tuned to 47.8 Hz · F3 47.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 83.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 47.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.2 Hz / 36.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 10.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1670.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 37.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 85.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.7 Hz / 48.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.355
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.66
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 134.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 118.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 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 SSF153.00-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce SSF153.00-4 in a 83.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 47.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.6 Hz.

Can LaVoce SSF153.00-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 37.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 85.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce SSF153.00-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 10.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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