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Tang Band W2-802SE

Best box: 0.11 L sealed · Fc 310.5 Hz · F3 262.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 1.0 mm); set a high-pass subsonic filter at 25–30 Hz when driven with high power.

Textbook Bass Reflex — not recommended (9.4 dB bass hump)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 168.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 158.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 150.3 Hz / 140.1 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 10.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1679.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 95.6 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.11 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 310.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 262.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 201.8 Hz / 153.9 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 160.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.36
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.399
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.68
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 0.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 13.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.0 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 401.0
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 1.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 8.0 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 W2-802SE?

A simple ported box is not recommended for Tang Band W2-802SE: the textbook alignment (1.5 liters tuned to 168.5 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 W2-802SE be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.11 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 262.6 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W2-802SE 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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