18 Sound 5W430
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 5" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 52 Hz |
| Qts | 0.32 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 2.77 |
| Vas | 15 L |
| Sd | 90 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 6.3 T·m |
| Mms | 8.2 g |
| Pe | 80 W |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 144 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 3.9 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 5FE100 | 65 +13 | 0.33 +0.01 | 6.1 -8.9 | 5.2 -0.8 | 87 -2 | risky | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.2 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 5 NR 1.5 PL | 61 +9 | 0.35 +0.03 | 7.4 -7.6 | 3.5 -2.5 | 90 +1 | risky | Xmax 3.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 5 F 1.5 CP | 61 +9 | 0.3 -0.02 | 6.8 -8.2 | 3.5 -2.5 | 90.3 +1.3 | risky | Xmax 3.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 5P200Fe | 72 +20 | 0.33 +0.01 | 5.7 -9.3 | 5.7 -0.3 | 92 +3 | risky | Xmax 5.7 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE120 | 65 +13 | 0.38 +0.06 | 5 -10 | 5.2 -0.8 | 88 -1 | risky | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.2 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 5"MP60/N | 63 +11 | 0.46 +0.14 | 5.8 -9.2 | 5.5 -0.5 | 88 -1 | risky | 50 W vs 80 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE120 | 65 +13 | 0.51 +0.19 | 6.6 -8.4 | 5.25 -0.75 | 89 = | risky | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.25 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE100 | 65 +13 | 0.45 +0.13 | 5.7 -9.3 | 5.25 -0.75 | 88 -1 | risky | Xmax 5.25 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE105 | 65 +13 | 0.45 +0.13 | 5.7 -9.3 | 5.25 -0.75 | 88 -1 | risky | Xmax 5.25 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 5FG44 | 63 +11 | 0.27 -0.05 | 6.3 -8.7 | 3 -3 | 92 +3 | risky | Xmax 3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5W430 →
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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