Sine Design

Tang Band W69-1042J

subwoofer · nominal (partial) — Tang Band datasheet (https://www.tb-speaker.com/uploads/files/aa813c75c3fa8b0f81e4885453ffe28c.pdf)

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs (resonance)35 Hz
Qts0.37
Qes / Qms— / 3.93
Vas30.3 L
Re / nominal Z6.5 Ω / 8 Ω
Xmax7.3 mm
Sensitivity87 dB (2.83 V/1 m, mfr)
Power handling90 W

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

Datasheet (PDF) ↗ — manufacturer-hosted

Recommended enclosures

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

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About this driver

The Tang Band W69-1042J is a 8.5″ subwoofer with a free-air resonance of 35 Hz and a total Q (Qts) of 0.37. 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 W69-1042J 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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