BMS 18N862 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 24.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.383 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 9.09 |
| Vas | 345.6 L |
| Sd | 1219 cm² |
| Xmax | 16.2 mm |
| Re | 5.56 Ω |
| Bl | 23.2 T·m |
| Mms | 247.4 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 62 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 143.5 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 18N860 | 24 -0.8 | 0.372 -0.01 | 304 -41.6 | 15 -1.2 | 93.7 -1.1 | close | Xmax 15 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 18N862 | 25.1 +0.3 | 0.34 -0.04 | 312 -33.6 | 19 +2.8 | 95 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18PWB1000/FE v2016 | 27 +2.2 | 0.381 = | 317 -28.6 | 11.7 -4.5 | 95.2 +0.4 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.7 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18PWB1000Fe/S | 27 +2.2 | 0.38 = | 317 -28.6 | 12.5 -3.7 | 96 +1.2 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.5 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Magnat AGRESSOR 5000 | 24 -0.8 | 0.431 +0.05 | 324 -21.6 | 10.6 -5.6 | 95.3 +0.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.6 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2268H | 33 +8.2 | 0.36 -0.02 | 328 -17.6 | 25 +8.8 | 96.6 +1.8 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 800 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Dayton Audio RSS460HO-4 | 19.6 -5.2 | 0.387 = | 298 -47.6 | 12.8 -3.4 | 92.9 -1.9 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 900 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.8 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| AER SB 18 | 26 +1.2 | 0.383 = | 288 -57.6 | 8.3 -7.9 | 94.5 -0.3 | usable | 500 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.3 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18XL1800 | 29 +4.2 | 0.4 +0.02 | 215.5 -130.1 | 20.17 +3.97 | 95 +0.2 | usable | + | |
| McCauley 6152-8 | 30 +5.2 | 0.434 +0.05 | 354 +8.4 | 12 -4.2 | 97.1 +2.3 | usable | 900 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12 mm < 16.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18N862 vp →
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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