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18 Sound NSD4015N

1.5" exit · 8 Ω · 160 W · 111 dB · datasheet ↗

Compression driver specs

Throat exit1.5"
Voice coil100 mm
Impedance8 Ω
Usable range800-20000 Hz
Min crossover800 Hz
Sensitivity (on horn)111 dB
Magnetneodymium
Weight3.2 kg
Power (AES)160 W

Compatible horns (same exit)

None in the catalog yet.

Matched on throat exit (1.5") 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
Oberton ND100-1.5800 =800 =20000 =100 =112.5 +1.5close125 W vs 160 W: lower power handling+
18 Sound ND4015Ti2800 =800 =20000 =100 =113 +2close16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
18 Sound ND4015Ti2800 =800 =20000 =100 =113 +2close+
18 Sound ND4015BE1000 +200900 +10020000 =100 =113 +2usablemin crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO+
B&C DE1080TN1000 +200500 -30020000 =100 =109 -2usable16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO+
B&C DE1080TN1000 +200500 -30020000 =100 =109 -2usablemin crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO+
BMS 45551000 +200500 -30022000 +200044.4 -55.6113 +2risky80 W vs 160 W: lower power handling · min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO+

Compare the closest 3 against the NSD4015N →

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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