18 Sound 10NTLW2500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 66 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 15.4 |
| Vas | 20.9 L |
| Sd | 346.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.6 mm |
| Re | 9.9 Ω |
| Bl | 21.9 T·m |
| Mms | 47 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 165 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 9.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 10FH530 | 67 +1 | 0.39 = | 20.2 -0.7 | 7.45 -0.15 | 96 = | close | Xmax 7.45 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 10FH520 | 65 -1 | 0.41 +0.02 | 22.7 +1.8 | 7 -0.6 | 96 = | close | Xmax 7 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 10NTLW2500 | 65 -1 | 0.33 -0.06 | 21 +0.1 | 7.6 = | 96.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 10FH500 | 65 -1 | 0.42 +0.03 | 19.2 -1.7 | 7.25 -0.35 | 95 -1 | close | Xmax 7.25 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 10NTLW3500 | 65 -1 | 0.35 -0.04 | 16 -4.9 | 7.9 +0.3 | 95 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio SN-10MB | 70 +4 | 0.397 +0.01 | 19 -1.9 | 5 -2.6 | 95.6 -0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10MCS 500 | 65 -1 | 0.31 -0.08 | 24 +3.1 | 8 +0.4 | 96.5 +0.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 10CLA64 | 72 +6 | 0.41 +0.02 | 21 +0.1 | 4.5 -3.1 | 96 = | usable | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.5 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 10W650 | 64 -2 | 0.41 +0.02 | 27 +6.1 | 5.7 -1.9 | 96 = | usable | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.7 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 10FH520 | 60 -6 | 0.32 -0.07 | 22.7 +1.8 | 7.25 -0.35 | 95 -1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.25 mm < 7.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 10NTLW2500 →
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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