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SB Acoustics SB29RDAC-C000-4 / Fabric

Best box: 0.02 L sealed · Fc 848.5 Hz · F3 739.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.25 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (12.5 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 510.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 483.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 465.5 Hz / 441.2 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 15.0 cm
Port Physical Length 2.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 6031.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 101.4 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.64 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.905; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.02 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.905 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 848.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 739.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 596.2 Hz / 469.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 600.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.64
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.903
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.2
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 9.6 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 664.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.2 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 100.0 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 SB29RDAC-C000-4 / Fabric?

A simple ported box is not recommended for SB Acoustics SB29RDAC-C000-4 / Fabric: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 510.0 Hz) needs a 2.9 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 SB29RDAC-C000-4 / Fabric be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.02 liters with a Qtc of 0.905 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 739.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SB29RDAC-C000-4 / Fabric to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 15.0 cm port would need 2.9 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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