Faital PRO 18HP1060
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 13.3 |
| Vas | 184.4 L |
| Sd | 1212 cm² |
| Xmax | 12.45 mm |
| Re | 2.9 Ω |
| Mms | 230 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 103 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 51.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 = | 0.32 -0.01 | 172.2 -12.2 | 12.45 = | 98 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1060 | 35 = | 0.37 +0.04 | 200.3 +15.9 | 12.45 = | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18HW1070 | 32 -3 | 0.33 = | 191.5 +7.1 | 13 +0.55 | 96 -2 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18XB1301DS | 35.7 +0.7 | 0.302 -0.03 | 172.9 -11.5 | 12 -0.45 | 97.5 -0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12 mm < 12.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18TBW100 | 33 -2 | 0.32 -0.01 | 181.5 -2.9 | 12 -0.45 | 96 -2 | close | Xmax 12 mm < 12.45 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 = | 0.38 +0.05 | 180 -4.4 | 12.5 +0.05 | 97 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18NLW4500 | 35 = | 0.33 = | 151 -33.4 | 15.3 +2.85 | 97 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18XL1600 | 32 -3 | 0.31 -0.02 | 201.1 +16.7 | 12.92 +0.47 | 98 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18NLW9000 | 34 -1 | 0.31 -0.02 | 206 +21.6 | 14 +1.55 | 97 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF18N408 | 30 -5 | 0.33 = | 193 +8.6 | 15 +2.55 | 97 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18HP1060 →
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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