DAS Audio 18SX
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.443 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 4.57 |
| Vas | 171.9 L |
| Sd | 1164 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 23.6 T·m |
| Mms | 182 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 80 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 111.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 18 PF 4 | 38 -1.2 | 0.43 -0.01 | 147.3 -24.6 | 8 = | 96.3 -0.1 | close | + | |
| LaVoce SAF184.02 | 38 -1.2 | 0.422 -0.02 | 150 -21.9 | 8.1 +0.1 | 96.9 +0.5 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 18LXN | 38.5 -0.7 | 0.45 +0.01 | 213.7 +41.8 | 8 = | 97.2 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18P1000Nd | 40 +0.8 | 0.412 -0.03 | 178 +6.1 | 7.6 -0.4 | 98.2 +1.8 | close | Xmax 7.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce SAN184.03 | 36 -3.2 | 0.417 -0.03 | 160 -11.9 | 9.4 +1.4 | 95.9 -0.5 | close | + | |
| SB Audience ROSSO-18SW1000D | 35 -4.2 | 0.467 +0.02 | 164.3 -7.6 | 8.2 +0.2 | 95.3 -1.1 | close | + | |
| LaVoce SAN184.02 | 38 -1.2 | 0.406 -0.04 | 150 -21.9 | 7.9 -0.1 | 96.8 +0.4 | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 v2018 | 35 -4.2 | 0.415 -0.03 | 162.1 -9.8 | 9.5 +1.5 | 96.1 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1042 | 38 -1.2 | 0.41 -0.03 | 191.9 +20 | 9 +1 | 98 +1.6 | close | + | |
| Fane 18XLS | 36 -3.2 | 0.407 -0.04 | 187 +15.1 | 9.3 +1.3 | 97 +0.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18SX →
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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