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SB Acoustics SATORI TW29BN-B-8 / Beryllium

Best box: 0.013 L sealed · Fc 1060.7 Hz · F3 1008.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.2 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (12.3 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 539.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 512.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 493.7 Hz / 468.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 20.0 cm
Port Physical Length 7.3 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2366.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.2 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.55 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.778; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.013 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.778 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 1060.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 1008.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 778.1 Hz / 595.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 750.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.55
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.802
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.75
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 9.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 935.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 80.0 W
Nominal Diameter 1.5"
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 SATORI TW29BN-B-8 / Beryllium?

A simple ported box is not recommended for SB Acoustics SATORI TW29BN-B-8 / Beryllium: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 539.5 Hz) needs a 7.3 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can SB Acoustics SATORI TW29BN-B-8 / Beryllium be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.013 liters with a Qtc of 0.778 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 1008.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SATORI TW29BN-B-8 / Beryllium to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 20.0 cm port would need 7.3 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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