Faital PRO 18HP1042
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 10.3 |
| Vas | 191.9 L |
| Sd | 1212 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Mms | 187.5 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 88 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 97.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 18 TBX 100 (prodance) | 36.6 -1.4 | 0.406 = | 198 +6.1 | 9 = | 97.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Fane 18XLS | 36 -2 | 0.407 = | 187 -4.9 | 9.3 +0.3 | 97 -1 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 18XLS | 36 -2 | 0.407 = | 187 -4.9 | 9.3 +0.3 | 97 -1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 -3 | 0.41 = | 185.5 -6.4 | 12.45 +3.45 | 98 = | close | + | |
| Sica 18 S 4 PL | 36.2 -1.8 | 0.39 -0.02 | 189 -2.9 | 8 -1 | 97.3 -0.7 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18P1000Nd | 40 +2 | 0.412 = | 178 -13.9 | 7.6 -1.4 | 98.2 +0.2 | close | Xmax 7.6 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF 18P400 | 39.5 +1.5 | 0.391 -0.02 | 201 +9.1 | 8 -1 | 99 +1 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LEX1600/ND-8 | 35 -3 | 0.39 -0.02 | 205 +13.1 | 10.4 +1.4 | 96.8 -1.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18NBX100 | 35 -3 | 0.38 -0.03 | 198 +6.1 | 10 +1 | 96.5 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Celestion POWER PRO X18 | 34.8 -3.2 | 0.379 -0.03 | 188.9 -3 | 8.6 -0.4 | 96.6 -1.4 | close | Xmax 8.6 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18HP1042 →
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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