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PRV Audio 15SW2000-4 15" Cast Frame Subwoofer 4 Ohm

Best box: 120.0 L bass reflex tuned to 46.5 Hz · F3 43.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 120.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 46.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 43.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 39.4 Hz / 35.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 22.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 782.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 123.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 53.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 81.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.8 Hz / 40.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.9 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.44
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.452
Mechanical Q (Qms) 17.11
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 84.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 935.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 12.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1000.0 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 PRV Audio 15SW2000-4 15" Cast Frame Subwoofer 4 Ohm?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts PRV Audio 15SW2000-4 15" Cast Frame Subwoofer 4 Ohm in a 120.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 46.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 43.6 Hz.

Can PRV Audio 15SW2000-4 15" Cast Frame Subwoofer 4 Ohm be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 53.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 67.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for PRV Audio 15SW2000-4 15" Cast Frame Subwoofer 4 Ohm to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 20.0 cm with a length of 22.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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