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Tang Band 264-816

Best box: 4.3 L bass reflex tuned to 62.3 Hz · F3 60.4 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.5 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 4.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 62.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.4 Hz / 47.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 543.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 96.3 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 112.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 113.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 86.6 Hz / 65.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.4
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.468
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.77
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 50.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 139.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 2.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 25.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
Catalog Source Load Forge catalog (manufacturer datasheets and retailer listings)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended ported (bass reflex) box volume for Tang Band 264-816?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band 264-816 in a 4.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 62.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 60.4 Hz.

Can Tang Band 264-816 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 113.8 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band 264-816 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 31.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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