BMS 4538
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 1" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 38.1 mm |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Usable range | 1200-30000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 1900 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 114 dB |
| Magnet | Ferrite |
| Power (AES) | 60 W |
Compatible horns (same exit)
- 18 Sound XR1064 · 60°×40°
- 18 Sound XT1086 · 90°×60°
- 18 Sound XT120 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME10V3 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME20 · 90°×60°
- B&C ME45 · 90°×40°
- Beyma TD-164 · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD-8060 · 80°×60°
- Beyma TD/194 · 90°×40°
- Beyma TD1124P · 120°×40°
- Beyma TD164P · 60°×40°
- Beyma TD196P · 90°×60°
- BMS 2119 · 90°×40°
- BMS 2193 · 90°×40°
- Eminence APT 150S 7.5" X 4.5" Horn Flare · 100°×50°
- Eminence APT 80S 3.4" x 3.4" Horn Flare · 80°×80°
- Eminence APT200S 5.9" X 5.9" Horn Flare · 90°×90°
- Faital PRO LTH102 · 60°×60°
- Faital PRO STH100 · 80°×80°
- Faital PRO WG101 · 140°×140°
- Oberton H 960 · 90°×60°
- RCF H100 · 90°×75°
- RCF HF101 · 90°×70°
Matched on throat exit (1") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.
Substitute candidates
| Driver | Min XO (Hz) | Range low (Hz) | Range high (Hz) | Voice coil (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 4540ND | 1900 = | 1200 = | 30000 = | 38.1 = | 114 = | close | + | |
| BMS 4524 | 1900 = | 1200 = | 30000 = | 25.4 -12.7 | 113 -1 | close | 25 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 4528ND | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 30000 = | 25.4 -12.7 | 113 -1 | close | 25 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 4526ND | 1500 -400 | 1200 = | 30000 = | 25.4 -12.7 | 113 -1 | usable | 25 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C DE360 | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 38 -0.1 | 110 -4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 35 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C DE360 | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 38 -0.1 | 110 -4 | usable | 35 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| LaVoce DN10.143 | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 38 -0.1 | 110 -4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 35 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| LaVoce DN10.143 | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 38 -0.1 | 110 -4 | usable | 35 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C DE36 | 1800 -100 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 38 -0.1 | 108 -6 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 35 W vs 60 W: lower power handling | + |
| LaVoce DN10.172K | 1500 -400 | 1200 = | 20000 -10000 | 44.4 +6.3 | 110 -4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4538 →
Ranked on parameter similarity only (crossover floor, range, sensitivity, voice coil). Same throat exit required. A hint, not a simulation, model the swap before cutting or buying.
Used in enclosures (0)
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