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SICA 15L3SL-4

Best box: 101.0 L bass reflex tuned to 47.1 Hz · F3 45.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 101.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 47.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 45.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 40.8 Hz / 35.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 10.0 cm
Port Physical Length 3.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 5123.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 118.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 44.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 82.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 82.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 62.5 Hz / 47.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 43.6 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.351
Mechanical Q (Qms) 111.81
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 137.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 754.8 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 124.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 SICA 15L3SL-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SICA 15L3SL-4 in a 101.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 47.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 45.9 Hz.

Can SICA 15L3SL-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 44.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 82.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SICA 15L3SL-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 10.0 cm with a length of 3.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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