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SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-8

Best box: 21.0 L bass reflex tuned to 25.8 Hz · F3 28.8 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Port length (73.0 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 21.0 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 25.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 28.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.5 Hz / 21.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 73.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 236.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 103.9 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 6.8 cm tube needs 73.0 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 10.0 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 48.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.0 Hz / 28.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 19.5 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.28
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.299
Mechanical Q (Qms) 4.4
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 54.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 312.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.4 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 65.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 12.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 250.0 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 SW26DBAC76-8?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-8 in a 21.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 25.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 28.8 Hz.

Can SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-8 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 10.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 51.2 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for SB Acoustics SW26DBAC76-8 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 73.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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