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SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MW16PNW-4 / Paper

Best box: 18.1 L bass reflex tuned to 38.2 Hz · F3 42.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 18.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 38.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 42.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.6 Hz / 31.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 18.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 919.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 8.8 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 71.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 72.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 54.8 Hz / 41.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 28.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.287
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 51.8 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 119.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 97.5
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 60.0 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 MW16PNW-4 / Paper?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MW16PNW-4 / Paper in a 18.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 38.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 42.9 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MW16PNW-4 / Paper be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 8.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 72.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics 6½″ SATORI MW16PNW-4 / Paper to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 18.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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