BMS 6N160
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 6" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 89 Hz |
| Qts | 0.47 |
| Qes | 0.58 |
| Qms | 2.4 |
| Vas | 7.7 L |
| Sd | 143 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 11.4 Ω |
| Bl | 11.3 T·m |
| Mms | 11.7 g |
| Pe | 130 W |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 153 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 6.1 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 6S117 | 80 -9 | 0.43 -0.04 | 10.4 +2.7 | 5 = | 93 = | usable | + | |
| LaVoce WSF061.52-16 | 93 +4 | 0.42 -0.05 | 6.92 -0.78 | 3.7 -1.3 | 93.5 +0.5 | usable | Xmax 3.7 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 6FE400 | 100 +11 | 0.5 +0.03 | 5.5 -2.2 | 4.77 -0.23 | 94 +1 | usable | Xmax 4.77 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WAF061.80 | 65 -24 | 0.42 -0.05 | 7.26 -0.44 | 4.9 -0.1 | 91 -2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WSN061.52 | 90 +1 | 0.39 -0.08 | 5.92 -1.78 | 3.8 -1.2 | 94 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3.8 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence ALPHA 6C | 107 +18 | 0.45 -0.02 | 5.7 -2 | 3.5 -1.5 | 93.3 +0.3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 130 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 6FE300 | 100 +11 | 0.46 -0.01 | 4.7 -3 | 3.9 -1.1 | 94 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3.9 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 6PR160 | 90 +1 | 0.33 -0.14 | 5.9 -1.8 | 5 = | 95 +2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce WAF061.80-16 | 66 -23 | 0.55 +0.08 | 7.05 -0.65 | 4.8 -0.2 | 89 -4 | usable | Xmax 4.8 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WSN061.52-4 | 90 +1 | 0.37 -0.1 | 5.15 -2.55 | 4 -1 | 92.5 -0.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 6N160 →
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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