18 Sound 8NTLW2000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 8" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 74 Hz |
| Qts | 0.26 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 12.9 |
| Vas | 11.3 L |
| Sd | 227 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.4 mm |
| Re | 11.1 Ω |
| Bl | 22.4 T·m |
| Mms | 27 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 274 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 8NMB250v4 | 82.03 +8.03 | 0.258 = | 10.89 -0.41 | 4.5 +0.1 | 96 -0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 8NDL64 | 73 -1 | 0.24 -0.02 | 11.8 +0.5 | 4.5 +0.1 | 97 +0.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 8NW51 | 76 +2 | 0.25 -0.01 | 10.6 -0.7 | 6 +1.6 | 97 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 8CLA64 | 71 -3 | 0.24 -0.02 | 12.5 +1.2 | 5.3 +0.9 | 96 -0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| Sica 8 K 3 PL | 68.1 -5.9 | 0.25 -0.01 | 12.2 +0.9 | 5 +0.6 | 95.1 -1.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 8NDL64 | 80 +6 | 0.25 -0.01 | 9.6 -1.7 | 4.5 +0.1 | 97 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton 8NB201 | 70.56 -3.44 | 0.245 -0.02 | 12.54 +1.24 | 5.25 +0.85 | 95 -1.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 8FW51 | 74 = | 0.21 -0.05 | 12 +0.7 | 6 +1.6 | 97 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
| Sica 8 Fe 2.5 CP | 73 -1 | 0.28 +0.02 | 15.6 +4.3 | 4 -0.4 | 96.7 +0.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 4.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WAF082.01 | 76 +2 | 0.21 -0.05 | 10.21 -1.09 | 5.8 +1.4 | 97 +0.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 8NTLW2000 →
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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