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SB Audience BIANCO-15MW500-8

Best box: 184.9 L bass reflex tuned to 37.4 Hz · F3 35.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (184.9 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.
  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.8 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 184.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 37.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 35.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 31.7 Hz / 28.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 5.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3254.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 80.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 65.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 50.4 Hz / 38.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 39.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.409
Mechanical Q (Qms) 18.1
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 171.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 907.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 95.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.8 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 SB Audience BIANCO-15MW500-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Audience BIANCO-15MW500-8 in a 184.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 37.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 35.3 Hz.

Can SB Audience BIANCO-15MW500-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 80.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 67.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Audience BIANCO-15MW500-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 5.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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