Vented Specialist

RCF LF15Y408

Best box: 47.1 L bass reflex tuned to 50.8 Hz · F3 55.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 47.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 50.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 48.0 Hz / 41.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 32.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 524.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 93.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.9 Hz / 53.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 36.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.271
Mechanical Q (Qms) 6.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 150.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 900.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 132.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 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 LF15Y408?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts RCF LF15Y408 in a 47.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 50.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 55.7 Hz.

Can RCF LF15Y408 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 93.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for RCF LF15Y408 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 32.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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