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Tang Band W3-1878

fullrange · EBP 221 → suits a ported box · nominal (full) — Tang Band datasheet (https://www.tb-speaker.com/uploads/files/c911b15ec6941473d2410b3858cd8d67.pdf)

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs (resonance)75 Hz
Qts0.28
Qes / Qms0.34 / 1.67
Vas3.1 L
Re / nominal Z— / —
Xmax4.2 mm
Sensitivity88 dB (2.83 V/1 m, mfr)
Power handling12 W

Published (nominal) values, params full — verify by measurement (DATS/REW) before building.

Datasheet (PDF) ↗ — manufacturer-hosted

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T/S are full — fetch the datasheet for the full parameters to model a box.

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About this driver

The Tang Band W3-1878 is a 3″ fullrange with a free-air resonance of 75 Hz and a total Q (Qts) of 0.28. Its efficiency-bandwidth product (EBP) of 221 points toward a ported alignment. See the sealed vs ported guide for how to choose.

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modeled estimate

The tweeters below pair well with the Tang Band W3-1878 in a two-way design — each grade is a modeled estimate of the crossover match, with a suggested crossover point. Open any pair in the guided builder to design the crossover and total the parts.

Modeled estimate from T/S + geometry — no measurements. The verdict is robust; it improves with measured FRD/ZMA data.

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