Vented Specialist

RCF L15Y548

Best box: 100.6 L bass reflex tuned to 49.0 Hz · F3 47.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 100.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.0 Hz / 37.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 6.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2734.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 120.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 43.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 86.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 66.1 Hz / 50.2 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.39
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.406
Mechanical Q (Qms) 9.7
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 100.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 900.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 123.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 7.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 500.0 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 L15Y548?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts RCF L15Y548 in a 100.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.3 Hz.

Can RCF L15Y548 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 43.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 86.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for RCF L15Y548 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 6.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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