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BMS 4596ND

2" exit · 8 Ω · 150 W · 123 dB · datasheet ↗

Compression driver specs

Throat exit2"
Voice coil88.9 mm
Impedance8 Ω
Usable range200-9000 Hz
Min crossover300 Hz
Sensitivity (on horn)123 dB
MagnetNeodymium
Power (AES)150 W

Compatible horns (same exit)

Matched on throat exit (2") only. Verify mounting and crossover against both datasheets.

Substitute candidates

DriverMin XO (Hz)Range low (Hz)Range high (Hz)Voice coil (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
B&C DCM420300 =300 +1006000 -3000100 +11.1113.7 -9.3risky16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 110 W vs 150 W: lower power handling+
B&C DCM420300 =300 +1006000 -3000100 +11.1112 -11risky110 W vs 150 W: lower power handling+
Radian 950500 +200500 +30022000 +13000101.6 +12.7113 -10risky16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
Radian 950500 +200500 +30022000 +13000101.6 +12.7113 -10riskymin crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
Beyma CP/850/ND 8 OH.500 +200500 +30020000 +11000100 +11.1112 -11risky100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
Beyma CP/800/TI 8 OH.500 +200500 +30020000 +11000101.6 +12.7112 -11risky100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
RCF ND950 2.0500 +200500 +30020000 +11000102 +13.1110 -13riskymin crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
RCF ND3020-T3500 +200500 +30020000 +1100076 -12.9109 -14risky110 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
RCF ND850 2.0500 +200500 +30020000 +1100076 -12.9109 -14risky110 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · min crossover 500 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+
Radian 850700 +400500 +30020000 +1100076.2 -12.7112 -11risky16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · min crossover 700 Hz > 300 Hz: raise the XO+

Compare the closest 3 against the 4596ND →

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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