18 Sound 10NMB420
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 56 Hz |
| Qts | 0.25 |
| Qes | 0.26 |
| Qms | 5 |
| Vas | 40 L |
| Sd | 346 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 5 Ω |
| Bl | 14.5 T·m |
| Mms | 29.5 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 215 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 5.7 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) alignment.
Rules of thumb from T/S parameters only. Verify against a real simulation before cutting wood.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt BM2500.5 PA | 52 -4 | 0.25 = | 43 +3 | 4 = | 97.5 -1.5 | close | 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| PHL Audio 3430 | 57 +1 | 0.271 +0.02 | 41 +1 | 4.2 +0.2 | 97.7 -1.3 | close | 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF MB 10N251 | 55 -1 | 0.271 +0.02 | 38.8 -1.2 | 4.6 +0.6 | 97.4 -1.6 | close | + | |
| SICA 10 K 3 PL 8 Ohms v2017 | 50.6 -5.4 | 0.256 +0.01 | 40 = | 4 = | 96.7 -2.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3010 H0 | 61.4 +5.4 | 0.263 +0.01 | 37.2 -2.8 | 4.4 +0.4 | 98.7 -0.3 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 3420 | 53 -3 | 0.256 +0.01 | 35 -5 | 4.3 +0.3 | 97.6 -1.4 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 10NMBA520 | 60 +4 | 0.23 -0.02 | 42 +2 | 4 = | 100.5 +1.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 10 PS 26 (prodance) | 53.4 -2.6 | 0.267 +0.02 | 39.5 -0.5 | 5.4 +1.4 | 96.8 -2.2 | close | + | |
| P.Audio E10-200S v2011 | 55.4 -0.6 | 0.272 +0.02 | 44.6 +4.6 | 4 = | 96.9 -2.1 | close | 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 10PR300 | 60 +4 | 0.28 +0.03 | 42.2 +2.2 | 4.92 +0.92 | 98 -1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 10NMB420 →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (Qts, Fs, Vas, Xmax, sensitivity). Same nominal size required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
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