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Stereo Integrity HST-15

Best box: 23.7 L sealed · Fc 37.4 Hz · F3 38.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Straight vent would be 450.1 cm long: not physically buildable as a simple tube. Use a passive radiator, a folded slot port or model a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended

PORT NOT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 51.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 19.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 22.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 18.8 Hz / 16.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 450.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 38.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 127.4 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight tube would need 450.1 cm and cannot fit in a practical cabinet, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. Prefer the sealed alignment, a passive radiator, or a 3D folded duct in Load Forge Studio.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 23.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 37.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 38.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 29.3 Hz / 22.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 16.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.322
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.34
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 108.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 760.3 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 1.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 49.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 38.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) N/A 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 Stereo Integrity HST-15?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Stereo Integrity HST-15: the textbook alignment (51.2 liters tuned to 19.9 Hz) needs a 450.1 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Stereo Integrity HST-15 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 23.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 38.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Stereo Integrity HST-15 to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 20.0 cm port would need 450.1 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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