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LaVoce WAN154.01

Best box: 42.6 L bass reflex tuned to 51.5 Hz · F3 55.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 42.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 51.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.8 Hz / 41.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 36.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 476.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 94.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 94.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 71.6 Hz / 54.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.292
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 109.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 133.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.6 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1000.0 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 WAN154.01?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WAN154.01 in a 42.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 51.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 55.1 Hz.

Can LaVoce WAN154.01 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 94.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WAN154.01 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 36.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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