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Rockford Fosgate P1S815

Best box: 137.6 L bass reflex tuned to 21.2 Hz · F3 30.1 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (137.6 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 137.6 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 21.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 30.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.8 Hz / 19.0 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 30.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 556.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 110.1 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.68 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.962; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 172.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.962 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 35.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 29.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.4 Hz / 19.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 25.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.68
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.751
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 172.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 860.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 7.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 33.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 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 Rockford Fosgate P1S815?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Rockford Fosgate P1S815 in a 137.6 liter vented enclosure tuned to 21.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 30.1 Hz.

Can Rockford Fosgate P1S815 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 172.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.962 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 29.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Rockford Fosgate P1S815 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 30.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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