Ciare PW454
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.304 |
| Qes | 0.31 |
| Qms | 14.99 |
| Vas | 320 L |
| Sd | 1164 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.3 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 21.3 T·m |
| Mms | 122.7 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 113 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 72.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2242H | 35 = | 0.274 -0.03 | 282.3 -37.7 | 5.1 +0.8 | 100.5 +0.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18W1300 | 35 = | 0.33 +0.03 | 336 +16 | 8.5 +4.2 | 99.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 18G | 32 -3 | 0.296 -0.01 | 343 +23 | 6 +1.7 | 98.7 -1.6 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 7510 | 36 +1 | 0.327 +0.02 | 286 -34 | 6 +1.7 | 99.2 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Elokance 18WF1000SUB vp | 34 -1 | 0.322 +0.02 | 286.6 -33.4 | 3.9 -0.4 | 98.7 -1.6 | close | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.9 mm < 4.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Celestion FTR18-4080F v2016 | 32.7 -2.3 | 0.302 = | 272 -48 | 6 +1.7 | 98.5 -1.8 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 7091 | 34 -1 | 0.297 -0.01 | 260 -60 | 5.6 +1.3 | 98.6 -1.7 | close | + | |
| PD PD 184 | 33.4 -1.6 | 0.266 -0.04 | 304 -16 | 7.2 +2.9 | 99.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 184 | 33.4 -1.6 | 0.266 -0.04 | 304 -16 | 7.2 +2.9 | 99.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| P.Audio E18-600A | 30.9 -4.1 | 0.309 +0.01 | 375.4 +55.4 | 5 +0.7 | 98.8 -1.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW454 →
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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