B&C 18TBW100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.32 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 6.23 |
| Vas | 181.5 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 12 mm |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
| Bl | 22.8 T·m |
| Mms | 268 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 97 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 46.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 18HW1070 | 32 -1 | 0.33 +0.01 | 191.5 +10 | 13 +1 | 96 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18NTLW5000 | 32 -1 | 0.32 = | 176 -5.5 | 17.5 +5.5 | 95 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Oberton 18NXB1600 | 32.37 -0.63 | 0.303 -0.02 | 173.11 -8.39 | 13.5 +1.5 | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18NLW4100 | 31 -2 | 0.34 +0.02 | 180 -1.5 | 15 +3 | 96.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 +2 | 0.32 = | 172.2 -9.3 | 12.45 +0.45 | 98 +2 | close | + | |
| Fane IMPERIUM 18NDXL | 33 = | 0.295 -0.03 | 203 +21.5 | 12 = | 95.7 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18SW115 | 32 -1 | 0.3 -0.02 | 187 +5.5 | 14 +2 | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1060 | 35 +2 | 0.33 +0.01 | 184.4 +2.9 | 12.45 +0.45 | 98 +2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18NLW9000 | 34 +1 | 0.31 -0.01 | 206 +24.5 | 14 +2 | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18TLW3000 | 32 -1 | 0.35 +0.03 | 185 +3.5 | 12 = | 94 -2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18TBW100 →
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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