18 Sound ND32ST
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 2" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 75 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Usable range | 800-20000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 1200 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 112 dB |
| Magnet | neodymium |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
| Power (AES) | 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound ND32ST | 1200 = | 800 = | 20000 = | 75 = | 112 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound HD3020T | 1000 -200 | 800 = | 20000 = | 75 = | 110 -2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton D572CN | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 111 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton D572CT | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 111 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence N320T-8 | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 76.2 +1.2 | 110.4 -1.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton D5073 | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 110.5 -1.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 80 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton D571CN | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 110 -2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton ND100-2 | 800 -400 | 800 = | 20000 = | 100 +25 | 112.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton ND571CN | 1000 -200 | 1000 +200 | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 110 -2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton ND571CT | 1000 -200 | 1000 +200 | 20000 = | 72 -3 | 110 -2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the ND32ST →
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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