Visaton W 170
Best box: 19.2 L bass reflex tuned to 48.4 Hz · F3 67.1 Hz
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⚠️ Engineering Notice for Builders
- Limited linear excursion (Xmax: 2.0 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) | 19.2 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 48.4 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 67.1 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 55.3 Hz / 42.5 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 9.5 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1809.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 99.4 dB SPL |
Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) — compromise
SUITS INFINITE / OPEN BAFFLEWith Qts 0.69 a Butterworth (Qtc 0.707) box would be many times Vas. A box equal to Vas reaches Qtc 0.976; for a flat response this driver is better used on an infinite (IB) or open baffle.
| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 24.0 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.976 (above Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 80.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 66.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 54.4 Hz / 43.3 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 57.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.69 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.903 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 2.92 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 24.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 137.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 7.2 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 63.1 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 2.0 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 40.0 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 Visaton W 170?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton W 170 in a 19.2 liter vented enclosure tuned to 48.4 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 67.1 Hz.
Can Visaton W 170 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 24.0 liters with a Qtc of 0.976 (above Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 66.5 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton W 170 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 9.5 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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