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Radian Audio 5215Neo

Best box: 38.7 L bass reflex tuned to 69.4 Hz · F3 84.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 38.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 69.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.2 Hz / 60.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 10.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1593.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 124.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 125.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 108.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 88.4 Hz / 70.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 44.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.23
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.248
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.21
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 175.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 880.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 177.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 700.0 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 Radian Audio 5215Neo?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Radian Audio 5215Neo in a 38.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 69.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 84.0 Hz.

Can Radian Audio 5215Neo be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 108.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Radian Audio 5215Neo to avoid port chuffing?

Xmax is not published for Radian Audio 5215Neo, so the port is an empirical estimate: a 12.5 cm diameter with a length of 10.8 cm (area at least 12 in² per ft³ of net volume). Check the air velocity at your power level in Load Forge Studio.

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