Dayton Audio PA460-8 18
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 26.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.269 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 6.9 |
| Vas | 473.5 L |
| Sd | 1244.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.3 Ω |
| Bl | 23 T·m |
| Mms | 169.1 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 94 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 80.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Audio PA460-8 18 PRO WOOFER | 26.2 = | 0.269 = | 473.5 = | 6 = | 98.6 = | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR18-4080FD | 26 -0.2 | 0.27 = | 395.56 -77.94 | 6 = | 97 -1.6 | close | + | |
| Eminence SIGMA PRO 18 (prodance) | 26 -0.2 | 0.301 +0.03 | 523 +49.5 | 6.1 +0.1 | 98.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence SIGMA PRO-18A | 28 +1.8 | 0.29 +0.02 | 441.2 -32.3 | 6.1 +0.1 | 99 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Eminence SIGMA PRO 18 | 28 +1.8 | 0.29 +0.02 | 441.2 -32.3 | 6.1 +0.1 | 98.1 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD184 | 27 +0.8 | 0.253 -0.02 | 473 -0.5 | 9.5 +3.5 | 97 -1.6 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence DELTA PRO 18 | 26 -0.2 | 0.301 +0.03 | 523 +49.5 | 6.7 +0.7 | 98.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR18-4080F | 28 +1.8 | 0.265 = | 383.3 -90.2 | 6 = | 98.6 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18LW800 | 29 +2.8 | 0.272 = | 448 -25.5 | 8 +2 | 99.8 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR18-4080HD | 26 -0.2 | 0.272 = | 395.6 -77.9 | 8 +2 | 97.5 -1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA460-8 18 →
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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