18 Sound 8NM610
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 8" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 260 Hz |
| Qts | 0.23 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 1.2 |
| Vas | 1.6 L |
| Sd | 220 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 10 Ω |
| Bl | 31 T·m |
| Mms | 17 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 929 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 8NM610 | 260 = | 0.21 -0.02 | 1.5 -0.1 | 3 = | 104 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 8NSM64 | 245 -15 | 0.34 +0.11 | 1.5 -0.1 | 2 -1 | 100 -4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 8NSM64 | 245 -15 | 0.43 +0.2 | 1.5 -0.1 | 2 -1 | 100 -4 | risky | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 8NM201 | 102.81 -157.19 | 0.286 +0.06 | 8.07 +6.47 | 2.75 -0.25 | 98 -6 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.75 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 8NMB750 | 88 -172 | 0.27 +0.04 | 6.9 +5.3 | 6.1 +3.1 | 96.5 -7.5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce WAN082.02 | 80 -180 | 0.23 = | 8.97 +7.37 | 5.8 +2.8 | 96.5 -7.5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton 8NM250v2 | 67.7 -192.3 | 0.252 +0.02 | 8.39 +6.79 | 4 +1 | 100 -4 | risky | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 8MB710 | 108 -152 | 0.32 +0.09 | 9 +7.4 | 2.25 -0.75 | 99.5 -4.5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.25 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 8MB720 | 108 -152 | 0.32 +0.09 | 9 +7.4 | 2.25 -0.75 | 99.5 -4.5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.25 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce MAF082.00-16 | 88 -172 | 0.24 +0.01 | 10.89 +9.29 | 2.3 -0.7 | 98.5 -5.5 | risky | 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.3 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 8NM610 →
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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