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Tang Band W4-1749S

Best box: 4.3 L bass reflex tuned to 66.5 Hz · F3 67.3 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.9 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) 4.3 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 66.5 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 67.3 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 59.1 Hz / 51.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 27.4 cm
First Pipe Resonance 628.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 96.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.9 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 122.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 121.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 92.1 Hz / 69.6 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 60.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.34
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.384
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.98
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 6.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 57.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 156.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.9 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 25.0 W
Nominal Diameter 4.0"
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 W4-1749S?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W4-1749S in a 4.3 liter vented enclosure tuned to 66.5 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.3 Hz.

Can Tang Band W4-1749S be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 1.9 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 121.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W4-1749S to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 27.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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