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LaVoce WXF15.400 15" Woofer

Best box: 80.8 L bass reflex tuned to 49.4 Hz · F3 53.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 80.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 53.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.1 Hz / 39.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 9.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1770.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 119.8 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 40.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 88.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 90.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 67.6 Hz / 50.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.278
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.09
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 257.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 855.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.1 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 WXF15.400 15" Woofer?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts LaVoce WXF15.400 15" Woofer in a 80.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 53.0 Hz.

Can LaVoce WXF15.400 15" Woofer be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 40.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 90.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for LaVoce WXF15.400 15" Woofer to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 9.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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