Eminence B-52
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 22.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.229 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 4.94 |
| Vas | 430 L |
| Sd | 1134 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.89 Ω |
| Bl | 26.8 T·m |
| Mms | 204.3 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 50.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestion FTR18-4080FD | 26 +3.2 | 0.27 +0.04 | 395.56 -34.44 | 6 = | 97 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD184 | 27 +4.2 | 0.253 +0.02 | 473 +43 | 9.5 +3.5 | 97 +0.4 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor SPH-450TC vp série | 20 -2.8 | 0.248 +0.02 | 480 +50 | 6.5 +0.5 | 93.8 -2.8 | usable | + | |
| RCF L 18P200KN | 22.3 -0.5 | 0.265 +0.04 | 550 +120 | 9 +3 | 96.4 -0.2 | usable | + | |
| PD PD 182 | 28 +5.2 | 0.238 +0.01 | 391 -39 | 8.2 +2.2 | 98.7 +2.1 | usable | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 182 | 28 +5.2 | 0.238 +0.01 | 391 -39 | 8.2 +2.2 | 98.7 +2.1 | usable | + | |
| Celestion FTR18-4080HD | 26 +3.2 | 0.272 +0.04 | 395.6 -34.4 | 8 +2 | 97.5 +0.9 | usable | + | |
| AE Speakers TD18H+ 8 Ohms | 29 +6.2 | 0.221 -0.01 | 390 -40 | 7 +1 | 99 +2.4 | usable | + | |
| Dayton Audio PA460-8 18 | 26.2 +3.4 | 0.269 +0.04 | 473.5 +43.5 | 6 = | 98.6 +2 | usable | + | |
| Dayton Audio PA460-8 18 PRO WOOFER | 26.2 +3.4 | 0.269 +0.04 | 473.5 +43.5 | 6 = | 98.6 +2 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the B-52 →
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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