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18 Sound HD1030

1" exit · 8 Ω · 30 W · 106 dB · datasheet ↗

Compression driver specs

Throat exit1"
Voice coil34 mm
Impedance8 Ω
Usable range1800-20000 Hz
Min crossover1800 Hz
Sensitivity (on horn)106 dB
Magnetferrite
Weight1 kg
Power (AES)30 W

Compatible horns (same exit)

Matched on throat exit (1") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.

Substitute candidates

DriverMin XO (Hz)Range low (Hz)Range high (Hz)Voice coil (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
18 Sound ND10301800 =1800 =20000 =34 =107 +1close+
LaVoce DF10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2106 =close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
LaVoce DF10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2106 =close+
Fane CD-1302000 +2002000 +20018000 -200034.4 +0.4106 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+
Fane CD-1312000 +2002000 +20018000 -200034.4 +0.4106 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+
LaVoce DN10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2107 +1close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
LaVoce DN10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2107 +1close+
B&C DE1102000 +2002000 +20018000 -200036 +2106 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+
Celestion CDX1-14122000 +2001500 -30020000 =35 +1106 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+
Celestion CDX1-14132000 +2001500 -30020000 =35 +1106 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+

Compare the closest 3 against the HD1030 →

Ranked on parameter similarity only (crossover floor, range, sensitivity, voice coil). Same throat exit required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.

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