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Tang Band W8-1772

Best box: 33.1 L bass reflex tuned to 57.3 Hz · F3 60.9 Hz

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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders

  • Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 3.0 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) 33.1 Liters
Tuning Frequency (Fb) 57.3 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 60.9 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 53.1 Hz / 45.9 Hz
Port Inner Diameter Ø 6.8 cm
Port Physical Length 5.2 cm
First Pipe Resonance 3337.0 Hz
Estimated MOL @ F3 105.2 dB SPL
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Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)

MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING
Net Box Volume (Vb) 16.1 Liters
System Q (Qtc) 0.707 (Butterworth)
System Resonance (Fc) 101.9 Hz
F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) 101.1 Hz
F6 / F10 Extension 77.1 Hz / 58.3 Hz
Air Spring Linearity High (Zero port compression)
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Thiele/Small Parameters

Resonance (Fs) 42.0 Hz
Total Q (Qts) 0.27
Electrical Q (Qes) 0.367
Mechanical Q (Qms) 1.02
Equivalent Volume (Vas) 94.5 Liters
Diaphragm Area (Sd) 220.0 cm²
DC Resistance (Re) 6.8 Ω
Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) 114.4
Linear Excursion (Xmax) 3.0 mm
Thermal Power (Pe) 30.0 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 W8-1772?

Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Tang Band W8-1772 in a 33.1 liter vented enclosure tuned to 57.3 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 60.9 Hz.

Can Tang Band W8-1772 be used in a sealed box?

Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 16.1 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 101.1 Hz.

What port dimensions should be used for Tang Band W8-1772 to avoid port chuffing?

Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 6.8 cm with a length of 5.2 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.

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