B&C 14NDL88
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 14" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.23 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 8.2 |
| Vas | 128 L |
| Sd | 707 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 3.1 Ω |
| Bl | 16.9 T·m |
| Mms | 89 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 167 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 15.1 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 +3 | 0.23 = | 99.5 -28.5 | 8.8 +0.8 | 99 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 14NDL76 | 41 +1 | 0.3 +0.07 | 123 -5 | 8 = | 99 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 14NDL88 | 45 +5 | 0.3 +0.07 | 102 -26 | 8 = | 99 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 14NDL88 | 44 +4 | 0.37 +0.14 | 115 -13 | 7.5 -0.5 | 98 = | usable | 16 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2217H | 45 +5 | 0.31 +0.08 | 83.8 -44.2 | 7.6 -0.4 | 95.5 -2.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 14MC700Nd | 51 +11 | 0.28 +0.05 | 78 -50 | 7 -1 | 99 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 14DS88 | 44 +4 | 0.18 -0.05 | 55 -73 | 11 +3 | 97.3 -0.7 | risky | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 14NDL88 →
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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