Eminence PS18-6008 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.239 |
| Qes | 0.25 |
| Qms | 5.53 |
| Vas | 354.1 L |
| Sd | 1159.2 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.12 Ω |
| Bl | 24.9 T·m |
| Mms | 171 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 112 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 45.7 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 OMEGA PRO 18 | 28 -0.1 | 0.239 = | 354 -0.1 | 4.8 -0.7 | 98.9 = | close | Xmax 4.8 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 18B600 | 29 +0.9 | 0.236 = | 345 -9.1 | 7.2 +1.7 | 98.7 -0.2 | close | + | |
| PD PD 182 | 28 -0.1 | 0.238 = | 391 +36.9 | 8.2 +2.7 | 98.7 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 182 | 28 -0.1 | 0.238 = | 391 +36.9 | 8.2 +2.7 | 98.7 -0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PZB 46 vp | 28.8 +0.7 | 0.227 -0.01 | 346.4 -7.7 | 8.1 +2.6 | 99 +0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF LF 18X400 | 28 -0.1 | 0.255 +0.02 | 360 +5.9 | 9 +3.5 | 98.6 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate SPP-184 | 27 -1.1 | 0.266 +0.03 | 353 -1.1 | 6 +0.5 | 99.2 +0.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Radian 2218 NEO SUBWOOFER | 28.9 +0.8 | 0.219 -0.02 | 333 -21.1 | 6.3 +0.8 | 98.9 = | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR18-4080F | 28 -0.1 | 0.265 +0.03 | 383.3 +29.2 | 6 +0.5 | 98.6 -0.3 | close | + | |
| McCauley B1840 | 28 -0.1 | 0.231 -0.01 | 405 +50.9 | 4.8 -0.7 | 99.1 +0.2 | close | Xmax 4.8 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PS18-6008 vp →
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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