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Tang Band W2-1803S 2" Neodymium Poly Full-Range Driver

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 131.8 Hz · F3 119.0 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.7 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) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 131.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 119.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 111.4 Hz / 102.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 19.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 905.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 85.0 dB SPL
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Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise

SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLE

With Qts 0.7 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.99; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.

Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.28 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.99 (above Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 219.2 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 191.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 158.2 Hz / 126.8 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 155.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.7
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.929
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.84
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 13.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 5.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 166.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.7 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 3.0 W
Nominal Diameter 2.0"
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 W2-1803S 2" Neodymium Poly Full-Range Driver?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W2-1803S 2" Neodymium Poly Full-Range Driver in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 131.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 119.0 Hz.

Can Tang Band W2-1803S 2" Neodymium Poly Full-Range Driver be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.28 liters with a Qtc of 0.99 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 191.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W2-1803S 2" Neodymium Poly Full-Range Driver to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 19.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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