Visaton W 170 S - 8
Best box: 57.0 L bass reflex tuned to 27.2 Hz · F3 26.7 Hz
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Recommended Bass Reflex (Vented)
PORT BUILDABLE| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 57.0 Liters |
| Tuning Frequency (Fb) | 27.2 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 26.7 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 23.2 Hz / 20.6 Hz |
| Port Inner Diameter | Ø 5.0 cm |
| Port Physical Length | 10.4 cm |
| First Pipe Resonance | 1657.0 Hz |
| Estimated MOL @ F3 | 99.9 dB SPL |
Recommended Sealed (Acoustic Suspension)
MAX TRANSIENT DAMPING| Net Box Volume (Vb) | 44.8 Liters |
| System Q (Qtc) | 0.707 (Butterworth) |
| System Resonance (Fc) | 47.6 Hz |
| F3 (-3 dB Cutoff) | 52.5 Hz |
| F6 / F10 Extension | 38.0 Hz / 28.0 Hz |
| Air Spring Linearity | High (Zero port compression) |
Thiele/Small Parameters
| Resonance (Fs) | 36.0 Hz |
| Total Q (Qts) | 0.52 |
| Electrical Q (Qes) | 0.662 |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | 2.43 |
| Equivalent Volume (Vas) | 38.0 Liters |
| Diaphragm Area (Sd) | 129.0 cm² |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.9 Ω |
| Efficiency Bandwidth Product (EBP) | 54.4 |
| Linear Excursion (Xmax) | 4.2 mm |
| Thermal Power (Pe) | 50.0 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 S - 8?
Load Forge's calculated alignment puts Visaton W 170 S - 8 in a 57.0 liter vented enclosure tuned to 27.2 Hz, reaching an F3 cutoff of approximately 26.7 Hz.
Can Visaton W 170 S - 8 be used in a sealed box?
Yes. In a sealed (acoustic suspension) enclosure of 44.8 liters with a Qtc of 0.707 (Butterworth), the system exhibits an F3 of 52.5 Hz.
What port dimensions should be used for Visaton W 170 S - 8 to avoid port chuffing?
Sized from cone displacement (Sd × Xmax), a minimum port diameter of 5.0 cm with a length of 10.4 cm is suggested; check the port air velocity at your drive level in the Load Forge Studio.
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