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SB Acoustics SATORI_MW16PF-4

Best box: 30.5 L bass reflex tuned to 31.9 Hz · F3 33.2 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 30.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 31.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 33.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 28.9 Hz / 25.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 15.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1118.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 13.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 58.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 62.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 46.5 Hz / 34.7 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 28.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.33
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.355
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.63
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 49.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 119.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.3 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 78.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.5 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 SATORI_MW16PF-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics SATORI_MW16PF-4 in a 30.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 31.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 33.2 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics SATORI_MW16PF-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 13.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 62.9 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SATORI_MW16PF-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 15.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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