BMS 4550
Compression driver specs
| Throat exit | 1" |
|---|---|
| Voice coil | 44.4 mm |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Usable range | 500-20000 Hz |
| Min crossover | 800 Hz |
| Sensitivity (on horn) | 113 dB |
| Magnet | Ferrite |
| Power (AES) | 80 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 4552ND | 1000 +200 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | close | min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| BMS 5530ND | 1000 +200 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | close | min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| BMS 5531ND | 1000 +200 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | close | min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| BMS 4547ND | 1200 +400 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | usable | min crossover 1200 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| BMS 4544 | 1300 +500 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | usable | min crossover 1300 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Beyma CD10Nd/N | 1200 +400 | 700 +200 | 19000 -1000 | 44.3 -0.1 | 111 -2 | usable | min crossover 1200 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Faital PRO HMF200 | 450 -350 | 450 -50 | 9000 -11000 | 37 -7.4 | 108 -5 | risky | 40 W vs 80 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO HF1006 | 1000 +200 | 1000 +500 | 20000 = | 44 -0.4 | 110 -3 | risky | 60 W vs 80 W: lower power handling · min crossover 1000 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| BMS 4545ND | 1900 +1100 | 500 = | 20000 = | 44.4 = | 113 = | risky | min crossover 1900 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
| Beyma CD10Fe/N | 1200 +400 | 700 +200 | 19000 -1000 | 44.4 = | 109 -4 | risky | min crossover 1200 Hz > 800 Hz: raise the XO | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 4550 →
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.
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