18 Sound 18TLW3000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 13 |
| Vas | 185 L |
| Sd | 1225 cm² |
| Xmax | 12 mm |
| Re | 4.6 Ω |
| Bl | 24.5 T·m |
| Mms | 266 g |
| Pe | 1800 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 79 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 93.7 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 18 TLW 3000 | 33 = | 0.407 = | 185 = | 11.6 -0.4 | 96.4 +1.4 | close | Xmax 11.6 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 +2 | 0.41 = | 185.5 +0.5 | 12.45 +0.45 | 98 +3 | close | 1200 W vs 1800 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 18TBW100 | 35 +2 | 0.39 -0.02 | 175 -10 | 12 = | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 TBW 100 | 32 -1 | 0.39 -0.02 | 175 -10 | 10.3 -1.7 | 95.2 +0.2 | close | Xmax 10.3 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LEX1600Fe | 34 +1 | 0.38 -0.03 | 188 +3 | 13 +1 | 97 +2 | close | + | |
| SB Audience NERO-18SW1900D | 34 +1 | 0.419 +0.01 | 158 -27 | 10.8 -1.2 | 95.4 +0.4 | close | Xmax 10.8 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18TLW3000 | 32 -1 | 0.35 -0.06 | 185 = | 12 = | 94 -1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 +2 | 0.38 -0.03 | 180 -5 | 12.5 +0.5 | 97 +2 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HW1070 | 32 -1 | 0.38 -0.03 | 195.9 +10.9 | 13 +1 | 97 +2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18"LEX1600Nd | 33 = | 0.43 +0.02 | 231 +46 | 14.5 +2.5 | 96 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18TLW3000 →
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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