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18 Sound 21NLW9000C

21.5" · 4 Ω · 1800 W · 100.5 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size21.5"
Impedance4 Ω
Fs29 Hz
Qts0.248
Qes0.26
Qms5.45
Vas257 L
Sd1662 cm²
Xmax8.1 mm
Re2.7 Ω
Bl29.3 T·m
Mms453.8 g
Pe1800 W
Sensitivity100.5 dB

Alignment hint

EBP112 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 36 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
B&C 21 SW 15029 =0.261 +0.01254 -37.5 -0.699.4 -1.1closeXmax 7.5 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
B&C 21 DS 11530 +10.234 -0.01269 +127.6 -0.598.7 -1.8close8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.6 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
LaVoce SAN214.50LD vp30 +10.223 -0.02250 -77.2 -0.998.4 -2.1close8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.2 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Dayton Audio PSS545HE-4 VORTEX28.8 -0.20.27 +0.02212.1 -44.98.6 +0.597.8 -2.7close+
Beyma 21QLEX1600/Fe30 +10.281 +0.03309 +528.4 +0.398.1 -2.4usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes+
RCF LF 21N451 v201730 +10.259 +0.01375 +1188.6 +0.599.3 -1.2usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes+
18 Sound 21LW40028 -10.234 -0.01385 +1289.3 +1.299.5 -1usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes+
Eminence NSW6021-629 =0.304 +0.06224.6 -32.410.3 +2.297.7 -2.8usable+
PD PDN 215131.4 +2.40.276 +0.03303.4 +46.46.7 -1.499 -1.5usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.7 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Precision Devices PDN 215131.4 +2.40.276 +0.03303.4 +46.46.7 -1.499 -1.5usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.7 mm < 8.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+

Compare the closest 3 against the 21NLW9000C →

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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