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Peerless NCP-1540R01-08

Best box: 49.3 L bass reflex tuned to 63.2 Hz · F3 63.1 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 49.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 63.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 63.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 55.9 Hz / 48.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 16.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1063.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 112.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 111.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 84.4 Hz / 63.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 54.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.32
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.334
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.68
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 86.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 871.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 161.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1200.0 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 Peerless NCP-1540R01-08?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Peerless NCP-1540R01-08 in a 49.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 63.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 63.1 Hz.

Can Peerless NCP-1540R01-08 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 111.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Peerless NCP-1540R01-08 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 16.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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