Fane FC-185ND01
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.295 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 17.7 |
| Vas | 203 L |
| Sd | 1164 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.9 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 29 T·m |
| Mms | 217.6 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 110 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 42.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane IMPERIUM 18NDXL | 33 = | 0.295 = | 203 = | 12 +3.1 | 95.7 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1022 | 35 +2 | 0.3 +0.01 | 204.9 +1.9 | 9.5 +0.6 | 98 +0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18LW1400 | 33 = | 0.32 +0.03 | 210 +7 | 9 +0.1 | 97 -0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18LW2420 | 34 +1 | 0.31 +0.02 | 208 +5 | 10 +1.1 | 98 +0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18 SW 115 | 32 -1 | 0.303 +0.01 | 187 -16 | 9.8 +0.9 | 96.6 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18XL1600 | 32 -1 | 0.31 +0.02 | 201.1 -1.9 | 12.92 +4.02 | 98 +0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18NLW9000 | 34 +1 | 0.31 +0.02 | 206 +3 | 14 +5.1 | 97 -0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 18SW115 | 32 -1 | 0.3 +0.01 | 187 -16 | 14 +5.1 | 97 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18SW1600ND | 32 -1 | 0.33 +0.04 | 205.7 +2.7 | 10 +1.1 | 96.6 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18XB700 | 36.1 +3.1 | 0.304 +0.01 | 183.22 -19.78 | 9 +0.1 | 98 +0.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the FC-185ND01 →
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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