Ciare 18.00 NDW
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.273 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 10.5 |
| Vas | 205 L |
| Sd | 1158.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5.75 Ω |
| Bl | 28 T·m |
| Mms | 158.8 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 137 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 35.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciare PW450ND | 38 -0.3 | 0.273 = | 205 = | 5 = | 99.5 = | close | + | |
| P.Audio C18-600LF | 38 -0.3 | 0.279 +0.01 | 201 -4 | 5.3 +0.3 | 99.5 = | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PS 76 | 39 +0.7 | 0.277 = | 207 +2 | 5.3 +0.3 | 100 +0.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PS 76 v2023 | 39 +0.7 | 0.277 = | 207 +2 | 5.3 +0.3 | 100.3 +0.8 | close | + | |
| PD PD 188 | 37.4 -0.9 | 0.279 +0.01 | 224.4 +19.4 | 6 +1 | 99.6 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 188 | 37.4 -0.9 | 0.279 +0.01 | 224.4 +19.4 | 6 +1 | 99.6 +0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18S800 | 39 +0.7 | 0.29 +0.02 | 206 +1 | 6.3 +1.3 | 100.2 +0.7 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18S801 | 39 +0.7 | 0.29 +0.02 | 206 +1 | 6.3 +1.3 | 100.2 +0.7 | close | + | |
| RCF L18S800 | 39 +0.7 | 0.29 +0.02 | 206 +1 | 5 = | 97.9 -1.6 | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO W18N8-1000 | 35 -3.3 | 0.273 = | 211.8 +6.8 | 7.8 +2.8 | 98.8 -0.7 | close | + |
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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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