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Tang Band W3-1750SB

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 61.7 Hz · F3 58.6 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • The textbook alignment (1.5 L at 51.4 Hz) would need a 144.9 cm port; the recommendation is retuned to 1.5 L at 61.7 Hz so the port can be built.
  • Port length (99.5 cm) exceeds a straight internal run; use an elbow bend, slotted vent or 3D folded duct to fit the enclosure.

Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT NEEDS ELBOW / 3D
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 61.7 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 58.6 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 52.9 Hz / 46.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 99.5 cm
First Pipe Resonance 173.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 90.8 dB SPL
⚠️ Port feasibility: a straight 5.0 cm tube needs 99.5 cm of internal length. Use an elbow bend, a slotted vent or a 3D folded duct.
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.63 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 95.0 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 102.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 77.6 Hz / 58.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 50.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.37
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.397
Mechanical Q (Qms) 5.43
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 1.7 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 39.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.7 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 125.9
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 5.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 20.0 W
Nominal Diameter 3.0"
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 W3-1750SB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W3-1750SB in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 61.7 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 58.6 Hz.

Can Tang Band W3-1750SB be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.63 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 102.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W3-1750SB to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 99.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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