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Oberton 15H4CX72

Best box: 95.5 L bass reflex tuned to 58.3 Hz · F3 55.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 95.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 58.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.1 Hz / 44.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 2.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 7182.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 41.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 99.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 99.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.6 Hz / 57.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 56.3 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.367
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.379
Mechanical Q (Qms) 11.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 113.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 750.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 148.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 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 Oberton 15H4CX72?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Oberton 15H4CX72 in a 95.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 58.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 55.9 Hz.

Can Oberton 15H4CX72 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 41.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 99.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Oberton 15H4CX72 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 2.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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