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Tang Band W8-1722B

Best box: 69.4 L bass reflex tuned to 26.9 Hz · F3 29.9 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 69.4 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 26.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 29.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 23.5 Hz / 20.5 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 8.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 2112.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 102.5 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 50.2 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 47.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 51.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 38.4 Hz / 29.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 35.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.51
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.586
Mechanical Q (Qms) 3.92
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 46.3 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 59.7
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 9.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 60.0 W
Nominal Diameter 8.0"
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 W8-1722B?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W8-1722B in a 69.4 liter vented enclosure tuned to 26.9 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 29.9 Hz.

Can Tang Band W8-1722B be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 50.2 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 51.0 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W8-1722B to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 8.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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