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Rockville PUNISHER 15D2

Best box: 28.2 L sealed · Fc 49.8 Hz · F3 53.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 269.9 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 64.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 27.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 27.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.0 Hz / 21.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 24.4 cm
Port Physical Length 269.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 64.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 121.7 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 269.9 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 28.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 49.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 53.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.0 Hz / 29.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 29.4 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.412
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.484
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.78
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 54.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 800.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 60.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 58.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 6000.0 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 Rockville PUNISHER 15D2?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Rockville PUNISHER 15D2: the textbook alignment (64.5 liters tuned to 27.5 Hz) needs a 269.9 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Rockville PUNISHER 15D2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 28.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 53.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Rockville PUNISHER 15D2 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 24.4 cm port would need 269.9 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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