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LaVoce WAF154.02

Best box: 113.2 L bass reflex tuned to 39.3 Hz · F3 37.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 113.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 37.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.3 Hz / 29.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 12.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1421.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 49.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 69.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.1 Hz / 40.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 41.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.418
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.51
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 104.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 98.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 800.0 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 WAF154.02?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAF154.02 in a 113.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 37.1 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAF154.02 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 49.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 70.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAF154.02 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 12.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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