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Tang Band W2-2040S

Best box: 0.05 L sealed · Fc 164.0 Hz · F3 169.0 Hz

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Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (7.2 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 105.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 100.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 96.0 Hz / 90.3 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 31.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 548.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 91.0 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.05 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.57 (below Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 164.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 169.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 123.8 Hz / 90.1 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 75.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.274
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.21
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 14.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 274.1
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.3 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 10.0 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 W2-2040S?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Tang Band W2-2040S: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 105.9 Hz) needs a 31.4 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 W2-2040S be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.05 liters with a Qtc of 0.57 (below Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 169.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W2-2040S to avoid port chuffing?

A straight 5.0 cm port would need 31.4 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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