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Tang Band W8-1747A

Best box: 26.9 L bass reflex tuned to 28.1 Hz · F3 29.0 Hz

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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)

PORT BUILDABLE
Net Box Volume (Vb) 26.9 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 28.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 29.0 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 24.7 Hz / 21.6 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 5.0 cm
Port Physical Length 24.1 cm
First Pipe Resonance 713.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 106.1 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 11.7 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 51.1 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 55.5 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 42.2 Hz / 32.0 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 30.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.41
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.507
Mechanical Q (Qms) 2.15
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 23.2 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 3.6 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 59.2
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 8.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 350.0 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 W8-1747A?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W8-1747A in a 26.9 liter vented enclosure tuned to 28.1 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 29.0 Hz.

Can Tang Band W8-1747A be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 11.7 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 55.5 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W8-1747A to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 24.1 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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