B&C 18SW100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 5.91 |
| Vas | 160 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 12.5 mm |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
| Bl | 22 T·m |
| Mms | 244 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 90 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence NSW4018-8 | 36 = | 0.38 +0.02 | 164.49 +4.49 | 15.21 +2.71 | 96.6 +0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18TBW100 | 35 -1 | 0.39 +0.03 | 175 +15 | 12 -0.5 | 96 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 -1 | 0.38 +0.02 | 180 +20 | 12.5 = | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18NLW4500 | 35 -1 | 0.33 -0.03 | 151 -9 | 15.3 +2.8 | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 18LEX1600Fe | 34 -2 | 0.38 +0.02 | 188 +28 | 13 +0.5 | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 -1 | 0.32 -0.04 | 172.2 +12.2 | 12.45 -0.05 | 98 +2 | close | Xmax 12.45 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1060 | 35 -1 | 0.37 +0.01 | 200.3 +40.3 | 12.45 -0.05 | 98 +2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.45 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18NBX100 | 35 -1 | 0.37 +0.01 | 192 +32 | 10 -2.5 | 96 = | close | Xmax 10 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1060 | 35 -1 | 0.33 -0.03 | 184.4 +24.4 | 12.45 -0.05 | 98 +2 | close | Xmax 12.45 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ciare PW 465 ND | 37 +1 | 0.39 +0.03 | 141.16 -18.84 | 11.5 -1 | 94.4 -1.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.5 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18SW100 →
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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