PowerBass 3 HIGHLAND
Best box: 117.0 L bass reflex tuned to 27.7 Hz · F3 25.0 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- The textbook alignment (117.0 L at 25.2 Hz) would need a 112.4 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 117.0 L at 27.7 Hz so the port can be built.
- Port length (90.6 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 117.0 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 27.7 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 25.0 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 22.9 Hz / 20.6 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 20.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 90.6 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 190.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 104.6 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 55.6 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 45.3 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 46.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 33.8 Hz / 25.0 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 29.4 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.452 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.496 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 5.08 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 80.4 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 881.4 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 1.85 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 59.3 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 24.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 90.0 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 PowerBass 3 HIGHLAND?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PowerBass 3 HIGHLAND in a 117.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 27.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 25.0 Hz.
Can PowerBass 3 HIGHLAND be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 55.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 46.4 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for PowerBass 3 HIGHLAND to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 90.6 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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