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Oberton 15XL700

Best box: 45.5 L bass reflex tuned to 59.8 Hz · F3 63.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 45.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 59.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.0 Hz / 47.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 21.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 788.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 122.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 21.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 108.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 105.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 80.7 Hz / 61.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 45.2 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.288
Mechanical Q (Qms) 10.07
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 117.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 829.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 157.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 700.0 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 15XL700?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Oberton 15XL700 in a 45.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 59.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.0 Hz.

Can Oberton 15XL700 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 21.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 105.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Oberton 15XL700 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 21.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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