Fane COLOSSUS 18XLS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.407 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 13.61 |
| Vas | 187 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.3 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 24.5 T·m |
| Mms | 214.5 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 86 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 92.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane 18XLS | 36 = | 0.407 = | 187 = | 9.3 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| B&C 18 TBX 100 (prodance) | 36.6 +0.6 | 0.406 = | 198 +11 | 9 -0.3 | 97.4 +0.4 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 -1 | 0.41 = | 185.5 -1.5 | 12.45 +3.15 | 98 +1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1042 | 38 +2 | 0.41 = | 191.9 +4.9 | 9 -0.3 | 98 +1 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18 TLW 3000 | 33 -3 | 0.407 = | 185 -2 | 11.6 +2.3 | 96.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 SW 100 | 35 -1 | 0.375 -0.03 | 180 -7 | 9.7 +0.4 | 96.9 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Sica 18 S 4 PL | 36.2 +0.2 | 0.39 -0.02 | 189 +2 | 8 -1.3 | 97.3 +0.3 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LEX1600/ND-8 | 35 -1 | 0.39 -0.02 | 205 +18 | 10.4 +1.1 | 96.8 -0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18SW100 | 35 -1 | 0.38 -0.03 | 180 -7 | 12.5 +3.2 | 97 = | close | + | |
| B&C 18NBX100 | 35 -1 | 0.38 -0.03 | 198 +11 | 10 +0.7 | 96.5 -0.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the COLOSSUS 18XLS →
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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