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Tang Band W0-2008S

Best box: 0.007 L sealed · Fc 396.0 Hz · F3 393.7 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Xmax is not published, so the port size is an empirical estimate (area ≥ 12 in² per ft³ of net volume, minimum by driver size), not a displacement calculation. Check air velocity in Load Forge Studio.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (18.9 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 219.4 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 208.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 200.8 Hz / 190.4 Hz
Port Inner Diameter ESTIMATED Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 4.6 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3759.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 79.6 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.5 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.707; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.007 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 396.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 393.7 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 288.8 Hz / 213.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 280.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.5
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.873
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.17
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.0 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 1.4 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 320.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) N/A mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 1.0 W
Nominal Diameter 0.75"
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 W0-2008S?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Tang Band W0-2008S: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 219.4 Hz) needs a 4.6 cm port, and no nearby retune stays buildable without a bass hump. A sealed box, a passive radiator or a folded duct is the practical choice.

Can Tang Band W0-2008S be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.007 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 393.7 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W0-2008S to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 4.6 cm of length, which does not fit a practical cabinet. Use a passive radiator or a folded/3D duct instead of a straight tube.

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