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Goto Unit SG-505 DX

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 105.7 Hz · F3 101.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 105.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.5 Hz / 81.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 545.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.47 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 199.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 189.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 145.7 Hz / 110.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 80.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.3
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 2.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 85.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 8.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 266.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.25"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Goto Unit SG-505 DX?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Goto Unit SG-505 DX in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 105.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 101.0 Hz.

Can Goto Unit SG-505 DX be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.47 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 189.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Goto Unit SG-505 DX to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 31.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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