Cerwin-Vega 188EB
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 46 Hz |
| Qts | 0.295 |
| Qes | 0.364 |
| Qms | 1.556 |
| Vas | 200 L |
| Sd | 1000 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.4 mm |
| Re | 6.2 Ω |
| Bl | 20.3 T·m |
| Mms | 83.9 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 126 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 42.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF L 18S800 | 39 -7 | 0.29 -0.01 | 206 +6 | 6.3 +1.9 | 100.2 -0.2 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18S801 | 39 -7 | 0.29 -0.01 | 206 +6 | 6.3 +1.9 | 100.2 -0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PS 76 v2023 | 39 -7 | 0.277 -0.02 | 207 +7 | 5.3 +0.9 | 100.3 -0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PS 76 | 39 -7 | 0.277 -0.02 | 207 +7 | 5.3 +0.9 | 100 -0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 18HTX100 | 44 -2 | 0.323 +0.03 | 173 -27 | 5.7 +1.3 | 100.1 -0.3 | close | + | |
| P.Audio C18-600LF | 38 -8 | 0.279 -0.02 | 201 +1 | 5.3 +0.9 | 99.5 -0.9 | close | + | |
| RCF L18S800 | 39 -7 | 0.29 -0.01 | 206 +6 | 5 +0.6 | 97.9 -2.5 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| P.Audio C18-650EL | 42 -4 | 0.311 +0.02 | 170 -30 | 5.3 +0.9 | 99.5 -0.9 | close | + | |
| Ciare 18.00 NDW | 38.3 -7.7 | 0.273 -0.02 | 205 +5 | 5 +0.6 | 99.5 -0.9 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18S801 (prodance) | 42.3 -3.7 | 0.261 -0.03 | 204 +4 | 5.7 +1.3 | 102 +1.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 188EB →
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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