Faital PRO 18FH500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 30 Hz |
| Qts | 0.53 |
| Qes | 0.56 |
| Qms | 10 |
| Vas | 450.1 L |
| Sd | 1207 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.45 mm |
| Re | 12.7 Ω |
| Mms | 127.2 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 54 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 577.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW500 | 30 = | 0.516 -0.01 | 335 -115.1 | 9.2 -0.25 | 95.8 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.2 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LX60 (prodance) | 31.3 +1.3 | 0.472 -0.06 | 385.3 -64.8 | 9 -0.45 | 96.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LX60 vp1 | 31.3 +1.3 | 0.472 -0.06 | 385 -65.1 | 9 -0.45 | 96.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Mach 5 Audio MAC MAH CWA46 | 27 -3 | 0.448 -0.08 | 470.3 +20.2 | 10 +0.55 | 96.2 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 18WRS600 | 30 = | 0.47 -0.06 | 354 -96.1 | 8.5 -0.95 | 97 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| McCauley 6152-8 | 30 = | 0.434 -0.1 | 354 -96.1 | 12 +2.55 | 97.1 +0.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW450 v2024 | 28 -2 | 0.445 -0.09 | 370.4 -79.7 | 9.1 -0.35 | 96.4 -0.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 450 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.1 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 A v2016 | 32 +2 | 0.467 -0.06 | 331.5 -118.6 | 10 +0.55 | 97.4 +0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO-18A | 32 +2 | 0.47 -0.06 | 331.5 -118.6 | 10 +0.55 | 95.8 -1.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX 18 | 33.8 +3.8 | 0.527 = | 281.4 -168.7 | 10 +0.55 | 96.4 -0.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18FH500 →
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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