Eminence KILOMAX 18
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.527 |
| Qes | 0.55 |
| Qms | 12.85 |
| Vas | 281.4 L |
| Sd | 1178.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 10 mm |
| Re | 5.7 Ω |
| Bl | 18.4 T·m |
| Mms | 153.6 g |
| Pe | 1250 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 61 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 351.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radian 2218 | 33.8 = | 0.525 = | 286 +4.6 | 9 -1 | 95.5 -0.9 | close | 800 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Radian 2218-8 | 33.8 = | 0.518 -0.01 | 282.9 +1.5 | 9 -1 | 95.5 -0.9 | close | 800 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless FSL-1830R09-08 | 32.7 -1.1 | 0.587 +0.06 | 283.1 +1.7 | 9.6 -0.4 | 94.6 -1.8 | close | 600 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.6 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 | 33 -0.8 | 0.557 +0.03 | 239.9 -41.5 | 10 = | 95.1 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 A | 33 -0.8 | 0.557 +0.03 | 239.9 -41.5 | 10 = | 95.1 -1.3 | close | + | |
| SB Audience 18SW800 | 33 -0.8 | 0.456 -0.07 | 258.1 -23.3 | 9.3 -0.7 | 96.8 +0.4 | close | 800 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO-18A | 32 -1.8 | 0.47 -0.06 | 331.5 +50.1 | 10 = | 95.8 -0.6 | close | + | |
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW500 | 30 -3.8 | 0.516 -0.01 | 335 +53.6 | 9.2 -0.8 | 95.8 -0.6 | close | 500 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.2 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane FC-185F01 | 36 +2.2 | 0.533 +0.01 | 205 -76.4 | 10.5 +0.5 | 95.6 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 A v2016 | 32 -1.8 | 0.467 -0.06 | 331.5 +50.1 | 10 = | 97.4 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KILOMAX 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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