Faital PRO W18N8-1000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.273 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 10.6 |
| Vas | 211.8 L |
| Sd | 1136 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.8 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 27.4 T·m |
| Mms | 176.6 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 125 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 37.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monacor SP-18/1000HP | 35 = | 0.282 +0.01 | 219 +7.2 | 7.9 +0.1 | 98.8 = | close | + | |
| Oberton 18FBR700 | 35.56 +0.56 | 0.271 = | 231.3 +19.5 | 8 +0.2 | 98 -0.8 | close | 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| PHL Audio 7321ND | 33 -2 | 0.278 +0.01 | 230 +18.2 | 8.5 +0.7 | 98.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| PD PD 185N002 | 36 +1 | 0.297 +0.02 | 226 +14.2 | 7.8 = | 98.7 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 185N002 | 36 +1 | 0.297 +0.02 | 226 +14.2 | 7.8 = | 98.7 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD188 | 37.409 +2.41 | 0.28 +0.01 | 224.419 +12.62 | 9.5 +1.7 | 98.5 -0.3 | close | 600 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 18PW1400/FE | 32 -3 | 0.273 = | 228.9 +17.1 | 9.1 +1.3 | 98.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1022 | 35 = | 0.3 +0.03 | 204.9 -6.9 | 9.5 +1.7 | 98 -0.8 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18P300 4 Ohms | 34 -1 | 0.305 +0.03 | 213 +1.2 | 7.8 = | 99.9 +1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 18PW1400FE /S | 32 -3 | 0.27 = | 228.9 +17.1 | 10 +2.2 | 98 -0.8 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W18N8-1000 →
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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