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SB Audience NERO-15SW800-8

Best box: 94.4 L bass reflex tuned to 34.6 Hz · F3 34.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 94.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 34.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 30.7 Hz / 26.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 36.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 476.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 41.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 62.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 64.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 48.6 Hz / 36.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 32.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.366
Mechanical Q (Qms) 8.24
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 128.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 860.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 87.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 14.3 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 SB Audience NERO-15SW800-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Audience NERO-15SW800-8 in a 94.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 34.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 34.9 Hz.

Can SB Audience NERO-15SW800-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 41.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 64.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Audience NERO-15SW800-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 15.0 cm with a length of 36.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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