DAS Audio 18LX vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 32.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.4 |
| Qes | 0.452 |
| Qms | 3.515 |
| Vas | 260.7 L |
| Sd | 1158.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 22.6 T·m |
| Mms | 175.2 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 71 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 122.7 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 18-800 P | 33 +0.7 | 0.386 -0.01 | 258 -2.7 | 7.5 +1.5 | 96.4 +0.6 | close | + | |
| BMS 18N830vv2 | 31 -1.3 | 0.37 -0.03 | 262 +1.3 | 8 +2 | 96 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS PRIME 18XS | 33 +0.7 | 0.385 -0.02 | 257 -3.7 | 12 +6 | 95.4 -0.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 7081 | 34 +1.7 | 0.409 +0.01 | 267.6 +6.9 | 7.5 +1.5 | 97.3 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio APOLLO 18F | 32 -0.3 | 0.401 = | 287.7 +27 | 10.6 +4.6 | 96.4 +0.6 | close | + | |
| B&C 18PS100 | 30 -2.3 | 0.4 = | 251 -9.7 | 7 +1 | 94 -1.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18PS100 | 30 -2.3 | 0.39 -0.01 | 245 -15.7 | 8 +2 | 95.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| BMS 18N830V2 | 31 -1.3 | 0.37 -0.03 | 262 +1.3 | 8 +2 | 94.9 -0.9 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18FX800 | 34 +1.7 | 0.4 = | 247 -13.7 | 13.8 +7.8 | 96 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18LEX1000/Nd | 34 +1.7 | 0.391 -0.01 | 260 -0.7 | 9.4 +3.4 | 97.8 +2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18LX vp →
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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