B&C 18 TBW 100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 32 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.41 |
| Qms | 8 |
| Vas | 175 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 10.3 mm |
| Re | 5.3 Ω |
| Bl | 27.5 T·m |
| Mms | 290.1 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 78 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 76.5 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 18TBW100 | 35 +3 | 0.39 = | 175 = | 12 +1.7 | 96 +0.8 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18TLW3000 | 33 +1 | 0.41 +0.02 | 185 +10 | 12 +1.7 | 95 -0.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18 TLW 3000 | 33 +1 | 0.407 +0.02 | 185 +10 | 11.6 +1.3 | 96.4 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HW1070 | 32 = | 0.38 -0.01 | 195.9 +20.9 | 13 +2.7 | 97 +1.8 | close | + | |
| SB Audience NERO-18SW1900D | 34 +2 | 0.419 +0.03 | 158 -17 | 10.8 +0.5 | 95.4 +0.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18TLW3000 | 32 = | 0.35 -0.04 | 185 +10 | 12 +1.7 | 94 -1.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 +3 | 0.38 -0.01 | 180 +5 | 12.5 +2.2 | 97 +1.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18LEX1600Fe | 34 +2 | 0.38 -0.01 | 188 +13 | 13 +2.7 | 97 +1.8 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 SW 100 | 35 +3 | 0.375 -0.02 | 180 +5 | 9.7 -0.6 | 96.9 +1.7 | close | Xmax 9.7 mm < 10.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18NBX100 | 35 +3 | 0.37 -0.02 | 192 +17 | 10 -0.3 | 96 +0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10 mm < 10.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18 TBW 100 →
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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