B&C 18PS100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 30 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.41 |
| Qms | 4.6 |
| Vas | 245 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.3 Ω |
| Bl | 22.5 T·m |
| Mms | 202 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 73 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 107.1 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 18 PS 100 8 Ohms | 30 = | 0.376 -0.01 | 245 = | 8 = | 95.8 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Sica 18 PFS 4 | 28.7 -1.3 | 0.37 -0.02 | 245.9 +0.9 | 9.5 +1.5 | 95.1 -0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PS 100 4 Ohms | 30 = | 0.394 = | 251.8 +6.8 | 8 = | 98.4 +2.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 18N830vv2 | 31 +1 | 0.37 -0.02 | 262 +17 | 8 = | 96 +0.5 | close | + | |
| BMS 18N830V2 | 31 +1 | 0.37 -0.02 | 262 +17 | 8 = | 94.9 -0.6 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 550 W vs 700 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 18PS100 | 30 = | 0.4 +0.01 | 251 +6 | 7 -1 | 94 -1.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18P1000 | 32 +2 | 0.362 -0.03 | 245 = | 8 = | 96.5 +1 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS PRIME 18XS | 33 +3 | 0.385 -0.01 | 257 +12 | 12 +4 | 95.4 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 18-800 P | 33 +3 | 0.386 = | 258 +13 | 7.5 -0.5 | 96.4 +0.9 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18G550 (prodance) | 29.5 -0.5 | 0.382 -0.01 | 291 +46 | 9 +1 | 96.7 +1.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18PS100 →
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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