BMS 18N862
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 25.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 6.75 |
| Vas | 312 L |
| Sd | 1219 cm² |
| Xmax | 19 mm |
| Re | 5.56 Ω |
| Bl | 25.52 T·m |
| Mms | 267 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 70 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 93.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 18N862 vp | 24.8 -0.3 | 0.383 +0.04 | 345.6 +33.6 | 16.2 -2.8 | 94.8 -0.2 | close | Xmax 16.2 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 18N860 | 24 -1.1 | 0.372 +0.03 | 304 -8 | 15 -4 | 93.7 -1.3 | close | Xmax 15 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2268H | 33 +7.9 | 0.36 +0.02 | 328 +16 | 25 +6 | 96.6 +1.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 800 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 18PWB1000Fe/S | 27 +1.9 | 0.38 +0.04 | 317 +5 | 12.5 -6.5 | 96 +1 | usable | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.5 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18PWB1000/FE v2016 | 27 +1.9 | 0.381 +0.04 | 317 +5 | 11.7 -7.3 | 95.2 +0.2 | usable | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.7 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 18S450 | 29 +3.9 | 0.31 -0.03 | 281 -31 | 12 -7 | 95 = | usable | Xmax 12 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Lavoce SAF184.03 | 30 +4.9 | 0.32 -0.02 | 260 -52 | 13 -6 | 94.9 -0.1 | usable | Xmax 13 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18XL1800 | 29 +3.9 | 0.4 +0.06 | 215.5 -96.5 | 20.17 +1.17 | 95 = | usable | + | |
| TC Sounds LMS-ULTRA 5400 | 20.5 -4.6 | 0.325 -0.02 | 240.7 -71.3 | 16 -3 | 93.1 -1.9 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 16 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 18N850vv2 | 29.8 +4.7 | 0.33 -0.01 | 243 -69 | 12 -7 | 95 = | usable | Xmax 12 mm < 19 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18N862 →
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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