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P.Audio 15NT-115XB

Best box: 28.8 L bass reflex tuned to 59.8 Hz · F3 62.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (28.8 L at 47.8 Hz) would need a 69.8 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 28.8 L at 59.8 Hz so the port can be built.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 28.8 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 59.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 62.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.0 Hz / 47.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 40.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 423.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 123.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 14.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 88.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 103.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 78.1 Hz / 58.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.278
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 82.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 850.1 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 125.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.5 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 15NT-115XB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts P.Audio 15NT-115XB in a 28.8 liter vented enclosure tuned to 59.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 62.3 Hz.

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

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 14.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 103.4 Hz.

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

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 40.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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