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18 Sound ND1030

1" exit · 8 Ω · 30 W · 107 dB · datasheet ↗

Compression driver specs

Throat exit1"
Voice coil34 mm
Impedance8 Ω
Usable range1800-20000 Hz
Min crossover1800 Hz
Sensitivity (on horn)107 dB
Magnetneodymium
Weight0.7 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 HD10301800 =1800 =20000 =34 =106 -1close+
LaVoce DN10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2107 =close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
LaVoce DN10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2107 =close+
18 Sound ND10201600 -2001600 -20020000 =35 +1108.5 +1.5close+
Faital PRO HF1112000 +2002000 +20020000 =37 +3107 =closemin crossover 2000 Hz > 1800 Hz: raise the XO+
LaVoce DF10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2106 -1close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
LaVoce DF10.141700 -1001500 -30020000 =36 +2106 -1close+
Faital PRO HF1051700 -1001400 -40020000 =37 +3107 =close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
Faital PRO HF1051700 -1001400 -40020000 =37 +3107 =close+
Faital PRO HF1041700 -1001500 -30020000 =37 +3108 +1close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+

Compare the closest 3 against the ND1030 →

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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