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Scan-Speak 26W/4558T06

Best box: 49.1 L bass reflex tuned to 26.6 Hz · F3 27.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (49.1 L at 25.3 Hz) would need a 108.1 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 49.1 L at 26.6 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Port length (96.9 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) 49.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 26.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 27.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.0 Hz / 20.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 12.5 cm
Port Physical Length 96.9 cm
First Pipe Resonance 177.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.7 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 12.5 cm tube needs 96.9 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) 22.5 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 47.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 49.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 36.7 Hz / 27.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 21.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.328
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.56
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 94.4 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 352.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 2.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 64.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 28.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 150.0 W
Nominal Diameter 10.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Scan-Speak 26W/4558T06?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Scan-Speak 26W/4558T06 in a 49.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 27.2 Hz.

Can Scan-Speak 26W/4558T06 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 22.5 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 49.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Scan-Speak 26W/4558T06 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 12.5 cm with a length of 96.9 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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