B&C 14DS88
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 14" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.18 |
| Qes | 0.19 |
| Qms | 8 |
| Vas | 55 L |
| Sd | 707 cm² |
| Xmax | 11 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 36.9 T·m |
| Mms | 170 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 232 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 3.8 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) alignment.
Rules of thumb from T/S parameters only. Verify against a real simulation before cutting wood.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 14NA100 | 43 -1 | 0.23 +0.05 | 99.5 +44.5 | 8.8 -2.2 | 99 +1.7 | usable | Xmax 8.8 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 14NDL88 | 40 -4 | 0.23 +0.05 | 128 +73 | 8 -3 | 98 +0.7 | risky | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 14MC700Nd | 51 +7 | 0.28 +0.1 | 78 +23 | 7 -4 | 99 +1.7 | risky | Xmax 7 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2217H | 45 +1 | 0.31 +0.13 | 83.8 +28.8 | 7.6 -3.4 | 95.5 -1.8 | risky | 300 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 14NDL88 | 45 +1 | 0.3 +0.12 | 102 +47 | 8 -3 | 99 +1.7 | risky | Xmax 8 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 14NDL76 | 41 -3 | 0.3 +0.12 | 123 +68 | 8 -3 | 99 +1.7 | risky | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 14NDL88 | 44 = | 0.37 +0.19 | 115 +60 | 7.5 -3.5 | 98 +0.7 | risky | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 14DS88 →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (Qts, Fs, Vas, Xmax, sensitivity). Same nominal size required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
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