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SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MR16P-4 / Paper

Best box: 13.2 L bass reflex tuned to 45.3 Hz · F3 51.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.1 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) 13.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 43.9 Hz / 37.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 948.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 85.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 87.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.3 Hz / 48.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 31.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.25
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.264
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.85
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 47.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 119.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 117.6
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.1 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 40.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
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 6½″ SATORI MR16P-4 / Paper?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MR16P-4 / Paper in a 13.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 51.8 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MR16P-4 / Paper be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 87.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MR16P-4 / Paper to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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