Vented Specialist

Tang Band 264-9004

Best box: 26.5 L bass reflex tuned to 45.8 Hz · F3 47.8 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 26.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 45.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 47.8 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 41.6 Hz / 36.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 14.7 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1168.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 104.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 12.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 83.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 84.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 64.1 Hz / 48.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 38.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.31
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.363
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.14
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 51.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 104.8
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 6.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 50.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
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 264-9004?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band 264-9004 in a 26.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 45.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 47.8 Hz.

Can Tang Band 264-9004 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 12.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 84.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band 264-9004 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 14.7 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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