Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 A
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.557 |
| Qes | 0.58 |
| Qms | 14.24 |
| Vas | 239.9 L |
| Sd | 1159 cm² |
| Xmax | 10 mm |
| Re | 5.84 Ω |
| Bl | 19.5 T·m |
| Mms | 182.6 g |
| Pe | 1250 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 57 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 392.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 | 33 = | 0.557 = | 239.9 = | 10 = | 95.1 = | close | + | |
| Peerless FSL-1830R09-08 | 32.7 -0.3 | 0.587 +0.03 | 283.1 +43.2 | 9.6 -0.4 | 94.6 -0.5 | close | 600 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.6 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX 18 | 33.8 +0.8 | 0.527 -0.03 | 281.4 +41.5 | 10 = | 96.4 +1.3 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio PA465S-8 | 32.3 -0.7 | 0.569 +0.01 | 193 -46.9 | 9.9 -0.1 | 93.9 -1.2 | close | Xmax 9.9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane FC-185F01 | 36 +3 | 0.533 -0.02 | 205 -34.9 | 10.5 +0.5 | 95.6 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Radian 2218 | 33.8 +0.8 | 0.525 -0.03 | 286 +46.1 | 9 -1 | 95.5 +0.4 | close | 800 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Radian 2218-8 | 33.8 +0.8 | 0.518 -0.04 | 282.9 +43 | 9 -1 | 95.5 +0.4 | close | 800 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Resonant Engineering XXX-18 | 29 -4 | 0.569 +0.01 | 244.2 +4.3 | 16 +6 | 97.9 +2.8 | close | 2 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PD PD 186/2 | 34.2 +1.2 | 0.523 -0.03 | 192.2 -47.7 | 8.7 -1.3 | 94.5 -0.6 | close | 700 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices PD 186/2 | 34.2 +1.2 | 0.523 -0.03 | 192.2 -47.7 | 8.7 -1.3 | 94.5 -0.6 | close | 700 W vs 1250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KILOMAX PRO 18 A →
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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