Vented Specialist

Tang Band W6-1914SB

Best box: 8.2 L bass reflex tuned to 75.6 Hz · F3 73.2 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 0.5 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) 8.2 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 75.6 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 73.2 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 65.4 Hz / 57.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 9.0 cm
First Pipe Resonance 1915.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 99.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 3.6 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 137.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 131.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 99.5 Hz / 75.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 70.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.35
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.368
Mechanical Q (Qms) 7.19
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 11.1 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 140.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.5 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 190.3
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 0.5 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 45.0 W
Nominal Diameter 6.5"
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 W6-1914SB?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W6-1914SB in a 8.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 75.6 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 73.2 Hz.

Can Tang Band W6-1914SB be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 3.6 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 131.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W6-1914SB to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 9.0 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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