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SB Acoustics Satori MW13P-8

Best box: 15.1 L bass reflex tuned to 49.8 Hz · F3 47.6 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 15.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 49.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.4 Hz / 37.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 12.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1417.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 6.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 89.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 89.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 68.1 Hz / 51.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 52.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.43
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.8
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 14.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 88.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 121.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 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 SB Acoustics Satori MW13P-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics Satori MW13P-8 in a 15.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 49.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.6 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics Satori MW13P-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 6.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 89.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics Satori MW13P-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 12.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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