18 Sound 10W650
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 64 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 8.4 |
| Vas | 27 L |
| Sd | 350 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.7 mm |
| Re | 10.2 Ω |
| Bl | 19.2 T·m |
| Mms | 39 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 149 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 13.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 10FH520 | 65 +1 | 0.41 = | 22.7 -4.3 | 7 +1.3 | 96 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 10W650 | 67 +3 | 0.48 +0.07 | 26 -1 | 5.7 = | 96 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 10C262 | 65 +1 | 0.368 -0.04 | 25.5 -1.5 | 5.1 -0.6 | 95.7 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WAF102.52 | 66 +2 | 0.412 = | 23.5 -3.5 | 4.5 -1.2 | 96 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 10FE400 | 60 -4 | 0.41 = | 33.6 +6.6 | 5.62 -0.08 | 95 -1 | close | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.62 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 10 FCX 64 | 63 -1 | 0.417 +0.01 | 25 -2 | 4.4 -1.3 | 95.1 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.4 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence DELTA-10A-2 | 69.7 +5.7 | 0.44 +0.03 | 29.73 +2.73 | 6.39 +0.69 | 96.7 +0.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 10NTLW2500 | 66 +2 | 0.39 -0.02 | 20.9 -6.1 | 7.6 +1.9 | 96 = | close | + | |
| LaVoce FBASS10-18 | 65 +1 | 0.43 +0.02 | 32.4 +5.4 | 4.5 -1.2 | 96 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Celestion BN10-300X8 | 64.3 +0.3 | 0.382 -0.03 | 28.8 +1.8 | 4 -1.7 | 95.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 10W650 →
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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