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AB Sound TW6403-8

Best box: 44.7 L bass reflex tuned to 40.0 Hz · F3 36.7 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 44.7 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 40.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 36.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 33.2 Hz / 29.7 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3696.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 20.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 70.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 70.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.6 Hz / 40.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 46.4 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.45
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.513
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.66
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 29.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 140.5 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.44 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 90.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 70.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for AB Sound TW6403-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts AB Sound TW6403-8 in a 44.7 liter vented enclosure tuned to 40.0 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 36.7 Hz.

Can AB Sound TW6403-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 20.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 70.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for AB Sound TW6403-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 4.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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