Eminence NSW4018-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.38 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 8.46 |
| Vas | 164.49 L |
| Sd | 1217 cm² |
| Xmax | 15.21 mm |
| Re | 5.86 Ω |
| Bl | 28.24 T·m |
| Mms | 237 g |
| Pe | 1600 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 92 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 66.8 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 18SW100 | 36 = | 0.36 -0.02 | 160 -4.49 | 12.5 -2.71 | 96 -0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.5 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 -1 | 0.38 = | 180 +15.51 | 12.5 -2.71 | 97 +0.4 | close | Xmax 12.5 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LEX1600Fe | 34 -2 | 0.38 = | 188 +23.51 | 13 -2.21 | 97 +0.4 | close | Xmax 13 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18TBW100 | 35 -1 | 0.39 +0.01 | 175 +10.51 | 12 -3.21 | 96 -0.6 | close | Xmax 12 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18NLW4500 | 35 -1 | 0.33 -0.05 | 151 -13.49 | 15.3 +0.09 | 97 +0.4 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18NLW4100 | 31 -5 | 0.34 -0.04 | 180 +15.51 | 15 -0.21 | 96.5 -0.1 | close | Xmax 15 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HW1070 | 32 -4 | 0.38 = | 195.9 +31.41 | 13 -2.21 | 97 +0.4 | close | Xmax 13 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18 SW 100 | 35 -1 | 0.375 -0.01 | 180 +15.51 | 9.7 -5.51 | 96.9 +0.3 | close | Xmax 9.7 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 -1 | 0.41 +0.03 | 185.5 +21.01 | 12.45 -2.76 | 98 +1.4 | close | 1200 W vs 1600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1060 | 35 -1 | 0.37 -0.01 | 200.3 +35.81 | 12.45 -2.76 | 98 +1.4 | close | 1200 W vs 1600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 15.21 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the NSW4018-8 →
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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