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Peerless STW-350F188PR01-04

Best box: 135.4 L bass reflex tuned to 17.7 Hz · F3 16.5 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (77.8 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.
  • Large enclosure volume (135.4 L) requires extensive internal matrix bracing to prevent panel resonance.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 135.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 17.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 16.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 14.8 Hz / 13.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 77.8 cm
First Pipe Resonance 221.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 115.0 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 12.5 cm tube needs 77.8 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 66.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 32.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 32.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.5 Hz / 18.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 21.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.475
Mechanical Q (Qms) 14.6
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 90.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 775.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 12.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 44.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 22.4 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 2500.0 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 Peerless STW-350F188PR01-04?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Peerless STW-350F188PR01-04 in a 135.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 17.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 16.5 Hz.

Can Peerless STW-350F188PR01-04 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 66.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 32.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Peerless STW-350F188PR01-04 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 77.8 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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