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Scan-Speak 15WU/8741T00

Best box: 6.2 L bass reflex tuned to 49.4 Hz · F3 56.3 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.8 Hz / 40.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 35.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 487.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 93.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 93.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 70.8 Hz / 53.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.282
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.37
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 19.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 92.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.9 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 124.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 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 15WU/8741T00?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Scan-Speak 15WU/8741T00 in a 6.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 56.3 Hz.

Can Scan-Speak 15WU/8741T00 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 93.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Scan-Speak 15WU/8741T00 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 35.3 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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