Vented Specialist

Tang Band W4-937SF

Best box: 1.5 L bass reflex tuned to 91.8 Hz · F3 109.4 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 1.5 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 91.8 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 109.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 91.0 Hz / 76.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 43.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 400.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 98.7 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 0.76 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 172.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 167.4 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 130.4 Hz / 99.5 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 65.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.26
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.33
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.22
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 4.9 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 57.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 196.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 4.5 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 W4-937SF?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W4-937SF in a 1.5 liter vented enclosure tuned to 91.8 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 109.4 Hz.

Can Tang Band W4-937SF be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 0.76 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 167.4 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W4-937SF to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 43.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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