Vented Specialist

RCF L15P400

Best box: 44.9 L bass reflex tuned to 52.7 Hz · F3 57.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 44.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 52.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 57.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 49.5 Hz / 42.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 542.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 22.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 97.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 94.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 71.5 Hz / 53.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.259
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 160.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 900.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 139.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 800.0 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 RCF L15P400?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts RCF L15P400 in a 44.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 52.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 57.0 Hz.

Can RCF L15P400 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 94.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for RCF L15P400 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 31.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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