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Tang Band W5-1138SMF 5-1/4" Paper Cone Subwoofer Speaker

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Brand: Tang Band

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5¼" | 4 Ω

W5-1138SMF 5-1/4" Paper Cone Subwoofer Speaker

€ 43,35€ 52,45 >10 In stock: delivery time 1-4 business days

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Product description

Tang Band's unique W5-1138SMF is the 5-1/4" driver of choice for ultra-miniaturized subwoofer systems intended for computer workstations, offices, and even mobile audio applications.

Highlights

Long-throw high-power loading design (X-max = 9.25mm)
Paper cone with big roll, less damping rubber surround
Vented pole piece
Stamping steel basket
Suitable for subwoofer application

Product details

Tang Band W5-1138SMF 5-1/4" Paper Cone Subwoofer Speaker

Amazing bass in a compact package! The one-of-a-kind Tang Band W5-1138SMF 5-1/4" subwoofer has a generous 9.25 mm of Xmax. A wide roll surround, raised flat spider, and large 1-1/4" 4-layer voice coil ensure impressive bass performance and high power handling. The vented pole and vented spider allow good airflow around the coil to improve heat dissipation and reduce power compression. The ultimate miniature subwoofer driver!

Specifications

Article number: W5-1138SMF
Woofer Type: Subwoofer
Nominal Diameter: 5-1/4"
Power Handling (RMS): 40 Watts
Power Handling (max): 80 Watts
Impedance (Z): 4 ohms
Sensitivity: 82 dB 1W/1m
Frequency Response: 45 to 1,500 Hz
Voice Coil Diameter: 1.25"
DC Resistance (Re): 3.4 ohms
Voice Coil Inductance (Le): 0.34 mH
Resonant Frequency (Fs): 45 Hz
Mechanical Q (Qms): 3.56
Electromagnetic Q (Qes): 0.57
Total Q (Qts): 0.49
Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms): 28.81g
Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms): 0.37 mm/N
Surface Area of Cone (Sd): 94 cm²
BL Product (BL): 7.17 Tm
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas): 0.17 ft.³
Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax): 9.25 mm
Cone / Diaphragm Material: Paper
Surround Material: Rubber
Basket / Frame Material: Steel
Magnet Material: Ferrite
Overall Outside Diameter: 6.14"
Overall Depth: 3.67"
Baffle Cutout Diameter: 4.74"
# Mounting Holes: 4
Sealed Volume: 0.1 ft.³
Sealed F3: 73 Hz
Vented Volume: 0.26 ft.³
Vented F3: 35 Hz

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Reviews

11 reviews

5 from 5Based on 11 reviews

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5 of 5

If you want a subwoofer moving a lot of air with big xmax in a small enclosure (below 14L) there are really not many options, the W5 is one of them. I Built a 12.5L box tuned at 36hz with an f3 of 31hz with an external port and hits mighty fine on the lows (around 40hz) for its size and power requirement. I'm in the bedding in stage still but it seems like it is absolutely worth the asking price. Also thanks to soundimports (and UPS) for the timely delivery and great packaging.

+Big sound, small size
+large xmax
+Reaches lower than you expect from the size
+great quality speaker

-None yet

By Alexander K. on 16 March 2022

4 of 5

Nice little bass. I did not get it working nicely (yet) but my room modes are horrible. Frame could be sturdier. Also you need sealing tape with this.

By Ville on 15 December 2021

3 of 5

The advertised specs for this small subwoofer are nowhere close to actual figures as tested with Dayton Audio DATS V3. I could not get any of the free air properties to come even within an acceptable margin of error close to the ones advertised in the Tang Bang data sheet. As for Fs it is advertised as 45HZ but mine read 66HZ. I purchased another similar unit from another supplier just to check and it read 63HZ. I asked a friend on mine who has one installed on a small speaker to remove the driver and test it and he had similar results, 59HZ after many months of use. So take these advertised specs with a scoup of salt as they say, especially if you are using software like WinDS for specifying box dimensions based on the advertised free air parameters, you will be dissapointed.

By George on 9 February 2021

5 of 5

Just what I was looking for and SoundImports are the company to get it from having bought previously from them.

By Anthony M. on 5 August 2020

4 of 5

No description was given

By Renaud D. on 29 July 2020

5 of 5

The sub is smooth. It would be nice if the driver has 80w rms but it is how it is. Planine to put 2 together.

By Raul on 10 May 2020

5 of 5

Great little unit for small cabinet subs

By Hans Henrik M. on 11 February 2020

5 of 5

The smooth bass it puts out for it's size is just amazing. It can push serious air and allows you to feel the music, it's such a package and the ideal component to any speaker. It took me a while to find a product to fit my needs perfectly but now that I have l'll be encorparating this sub into most of my builds.

By James Moran on 21 July 2019

5 of 5

Good driver for the money

By Josef N. on 3 July 2019

5 of 5

No description was given

By Gytis K. on 11 January 2019

5 of 5

Very nice bass for a 5-1/4" with low volume required.

By Jarno v. on 8 September 2018