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Oberton 15L400

Best box: 95.9 L bass reflex tuned to 55.9 Hz · F3 56.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.25 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 95.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 55.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.2 Hz / 43.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 3.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5153.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.4 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 96.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 96.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 73.1 Hz / 55.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.2 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.287
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.294
Mechanical Q (Qms) 11.56
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 229.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 829.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.45 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 147.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.2 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 Oberton 15L400?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Oberton 15L400 in a 95.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 55.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 56.8 Hz.

Can Oberton 15L400 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 45.4 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 96.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Oberton 15L400 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 3.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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