Vented Specialist

P.Audio 15FT-115XB

Best box: 64.6 L bass reflex tuned to 39.9 Hz · F3 39.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 64.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 39.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 39.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 34.9 Hz / 30.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 26.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 641.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 28.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 72.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 71.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.7 Hz / 40.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.344
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 103.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 850.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 101.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1600.0 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 P.Audio 15FT-115XB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 15FT-115XB in a 64.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 39.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 39.4 Hz.

Can P.Audio 15FT-115XB be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 28.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 71.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for P.Audio 15FT-115XB to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 26.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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