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SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-4

Best box: 81.0 L bass reflex tuned to 18.6 Hz · F3 17.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 81.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 18.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 17.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 15.6 Hz / 13.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 34.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 506.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 39.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 33.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 34.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 25.9 Hz / 19.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 22.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.512
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.5
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 54.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 312.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.2 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 42.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 12.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 200.0 W
Nominal Diameter 9.5"
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 SW26DBAC76-4?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-4 in a 81.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 18.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 17.4 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-4 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 39.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 34.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-4 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 34.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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