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Skar Audio IVX-15v2 D2

Best box: 138.2 L bass reflex tuned to 29.0 Hz · F3 28.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Large enclosure volume (138.2 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 138.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 29.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 28.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 25.1 Hz / 22.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 22.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 757.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 116.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 60.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 51.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 56.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.3 Hz / 31.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.41
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.472
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.11
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 119.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 754.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 4.1 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 65.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 11.0 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 Skar Audio IVX-15v2 D2?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Skar Audio IVX-15v2 D2 in a 138.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 29.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 28.4 Hz.

Can Skar Audio IVX-15v2 D2 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 60.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 56.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Skar Audio IVX-15v2 D2 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 22.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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