B&C 18PZW100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 7.9 |
| Vas | 186 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 25.5 T·m |
| Mms | 209 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 97 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 65.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 18 S 4 PL | 36.2 -0.8 | 0.39 +0.03 | 189 +3 | 8 = | 97.3 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 18XT5N | 36 -1 | 0.331 -0.03 | 185 -1 | 8.4 +0.4 | 97.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18P1200Nd | 37 = | 0.339 -0.02 | 198 +12 | 8.4 +0.4 | 98.3 +0.7 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18LW2420 | 34 -3 | 0.36 = | 196 +10 | 10 +2 | 98 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18G550 | 36 -1 | 0.374 +0.01 | 210 +24 | 8.1 +0.1 | 97.8 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18G550 v2015 | 36 -1 | 0.374 +0.01 | 210 +24 | 8.1 +0.1 | 97.8 +0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 SW 100 | 35 -2 | 0.375 +0.02 | 180 -6 | 9.7 +1.7 | 96.9 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Celestion POWER PRO X18 | 34.8 -2.2 | 0.379 +0.02 | 188.9 +2.9 | 8.6 +0.6 | 96.6 -1 | close | + | |
| PD PD 185N01 | 35.6 -1.4 | 0.383 +0.02 | 174.5 -11.5 | 8.4 +0.4 | 97.1 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 185N01 | 35.6 -1.4 | 0.383 +0.02 | 174.5 -11.5 | 8.4 +0.4 | 97.1 -0.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18PZW100 →
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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