18 Sound HD2020
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 2" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 61 mm |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Usable range | 1000-20000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 1200 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 108 dB |
| Magnet | ferrite |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Power (AES) | 70 W |
Compatible horns (same exit)
- B&C ME60 · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD-460/N · 60°×40°
- BMS 2230 · 90°×55°
- BMS 2236 · 60°×40°
Matched on throat exit (2") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Min XO (Hz) | Range low (Hz) | Range high (Hz) | Voice coil (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton ND5071 | 1000 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 = | 72 +11 | 109 +1 | close | + | |
| B&C DE64TN | 1000 -200 | 1000 = | 18000 -2000 | 75 +14 | 107.5 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Oberton ND571CN | 1000 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 = | 72 +11 | 110 +2 | close | + | |
| Oberton ND571CT | 1000 -200 | 1000 = | 20000 = | 72 +11 | 110 +2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound HD3020T | 1000 -200 | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 75 +14 | 110 +2 | usable | + | |
| Oberton D571CN | 800 -400 | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 72 +11 | 110 +2 | usable | + | |
| Oberton D5073 | 800 -400 | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 72 +11 | 110.5 +2.5 | usable | + | |
| 18 Sound ND32ST | 1200 = | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 75 +14 | 112 +4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound ND32ST | 1200 = | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 75 +14 | 112 +4 | usable | + | |
| Eminence N320T-8 | 800 -400 | 800 -200 | 20000 = | 76.2 +15.2 | 110.4 +2.4 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the HD2020 →
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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