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Scan-Speak 15M/4624G00

Best box: 4.9 L bass reflex tuned to 89.8 Hz · F3 83.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.5 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) 4.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 89.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 83.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 75.5 Hz / 67.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 11.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1519.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 2.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 159.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 166.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 123.8 Hz / 92.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 100.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.43
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.466
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.62
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 3.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 80.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 214.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 75.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.5"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Scan-Speak 15M/4624G00?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Scan-Speak 15M/4624G00 in a 4.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 89.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 83.6 Hz.

Can Scan-Speak 15M/4624G00 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 2.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 166.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Scan-Speak 15M/4624G00 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 11.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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