Faital PRO 18FH500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.29 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 7.2 |
| Vas | 456.7 L |
| Sd | 1207 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.45 mm |
| Re | 3.3 Ω |
| Mms | 143.9 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 93 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 92.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 18FH510 | 30 +2 | 0.29 = | 411.9 -44.8 | 9.25 -0.2 | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.25 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 18P200N vp tlhp | 28 = | 0.306 +0.02 | 380 -76.7 | 9.8 +0.35 | 97.2 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Precision Devices PD184 | 27 -1 | 0.253 -0.04 | 473 +16.3 | 9.5 +0.05 | 97 -1 | close | 16 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence SIGMA PRO 18 | 28 = | 0.29 = | 441.2 -15.5 | 6.1 -3.35 | 98.1 +0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.1 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 18P200N | 28 = | 0.306 +0.02 | 363 -93.7 | 9.8 +0.35 | 97 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF 18G400 | 28 = | 0.273 -0.02 | 360 -96.7 | 9 -0.45 | 98.3 +0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18LW800 | 29 +1 | 0.272 -0.02 | 448 -8.7 | 8 -1.45 | 99.8 +1.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF 18X400 v2 | 28 = | 0.278 -0.01 | 340 -116.7 | 9 -0.45 | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence JAY7010 | 28.1 +0.1 | 0.314 +0.02 | 546.6 +89.9 | 9.1 -0.35 | 99.2 +1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.1 mm < 9.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18FH510 | 30 +2 | 0.26 -0.03 | 391.4 -65.3 | 9.45 = | 98 = | close | + |
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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