Dayton Audio PA460-8 v2015
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 11.2 |
| Vas | 402 L |
| Sd | 1241.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 22.3 T·m |
| Mms | 169.9 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 83 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 111.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 18 PS 46 | 28 -0.3 | 0.316 -0.01 | 386 -16 | 6 = | 97.9 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18GT200 v2 | 30 +1.7 | 0.322 -0.01 | 355 -47 | 6 = | 97.9 +0.1 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-18/600FH | 30 +1.7 | 0.327 = | 404 +2 | 9.3 +3.3 | 99 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence Kappa Pro 18LF2 | 32 +3.7 | 0.33 = | 391.61 -10.39 | 8 +2 | 98 +0.2 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18P200N vp tlhp | 28 -0.3 | 0.306 -0.02 | 380 -22 | 9.8 +3.8 | 97.2 -0.6 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio S1846 vp2 | 29.6 +1.3 | 0.298 -0.03 | 384 -18 | 8 +2 | 97.7 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence SIGMA PRO 18 | 28 -0.3 | 0.29 -0.04 | 441.2 +39.2 | 6.1 +0.1 | 98.1 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 18 LF-8 | 32 +3.7 | 0.329 = | 391 -11 | 8 +2 | 99.5 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18FH500 v2016 | 30 +1.7 | 0.35 +0.02 | 374.8 -27.2 | 9.2 +3.2 | 98.4 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18FH500 | 30 +1.7 | 0.35 +0.02 | 417.9 +15.9 | 9.25 +3.25 | 99 +1.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA460-8 v2015 →
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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