PowerBass M-1504D
Best box: 216.6 L bass reflex tuned to 16.1 Hz · F3 28.4 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Large enclosure volume (216.6 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.
Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 216.6 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 16.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 28.4 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 15.9 Hz / 13.0 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 10.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 34.8 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 495.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 111.2 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 316.9 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 27.1 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 40.3 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 27.0 Hz / 18.9 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 23.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.586 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.709 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 3.37 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 144.4 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 779.3 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 1.6 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 32.4 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 11.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 425.0 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 M-1504D?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PowerBass M-1504D in a 216.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 16.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 28.4 Hz.
Can PowerBass M-1504D be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 316.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 40.3 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for PowerBass M-1504D to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 34.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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