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MTX Audio T5515-04

Best box: 331.3 L bass reflex tuned to 15.4 Hz · F3 17.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (331.3 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 331.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 15.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 17.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 13.6 Hz / 11.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 22.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 754.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 114.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 338.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 26.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 27.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 20.8 Hz / 15.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 21.4 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.55
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.638
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.0
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 220.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 872.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.62 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 33.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 13.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 MTX Audio T5515-04?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts MTX Audio T5515-04 in a 331.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 15.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 17.8 Hz.

Can MTX Audio T5515-04 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 338.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 27.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for MTX Audio T5515-04 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 22.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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