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Tang Band W1-2025SA 1" Neodymium Full Range Driver

Best box: 0.05 L sealed · Fc 290.3 Hz · F3 288.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.75 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (11.5 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 169.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 159.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 153.3 Hz / 144.8 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1692.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 86.9 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.05 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.672 (below Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 290.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 288.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 216.9 Hz / 163.4 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 200.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.46
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.57
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.39
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 6.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 351.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.8 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 4.0 W
Nominal Diameter 1.0"
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 W1-2025SA 1" Neodymium Full Range Driver?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Tang Band W1-2025SA 1" Neodymium Full Range Driver: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 169.0 Hz) needs a 10.2 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 W1-2025SA 1" Neodymium Full Range Driver be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.05 liters with a Qtc of 0.672 (below Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 288.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W1-2025SA 1" Neodymium Full Range Driver to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 10.2 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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