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SB Acoustics 5″ SATORI MW13P-8 / Paper

Best box: 7.1 L bass reflex tuned to 51.5 Hz · F3 54.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 7.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 51.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 54.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 47.2 Hz / 40.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 27.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 621.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 99.4 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.3 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 95.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 95.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 72.2 Hz / 54.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 41.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.3
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.328
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.55
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 15.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 70.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 126.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 40.0 W
Nominal Diameter 5.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for SB Acoustics 5″ SATORI MW13P-8 / Paper?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics 5″ SATORI MW13P-8 / Paper in a 7.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 51.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 54.4 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics 5″ SATORI MW13P-8 / Paper be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.3 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 95.3 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics 5″ SATORI MW13P-8 / Paper to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 27.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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