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JBL 18SWT3000(TORNADO)

18" · 4 Ω · 1500 W · 93.7 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size18"
Impedance4 Ω
Fs41 Hz
Qts0.55
Qes0.57
Qms17.7
Vas126 L
Sd1194 cm²
Xmax10.6 mm
Re2.3 Ω
Bl15.9 T·m
Mms243 g
Pe1500 W
Sensitivity93.7 dB

Alignment hint

EBP72 · flexible
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 193 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
Selenium TORNADO 18SW3A41 =0.55 =126.3 +0.37.8 -2.893.7 =close1100 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Selenium VULCANO 3.8 18SWV3.847.4 +6.40.5 -0.05100.1 -25.911 +0.494.8 +1.1usable+
LaVoce SAF184.0437 -40.474 -0.08143 +179.3 -1.395.2 +1.5usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Fane FC-185F0136 -50.533 -0.02205 +7910.5 -0.195.6 +1.9usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.5 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Ciare PW 465 ND37 -40.39 -0.16141.16 +15.1611.5 +0.994.4 +0.7usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling+
Dayton Audio PA465S-832.3 -8.70.569 +0.02193 +679.9 -0.793.9 +0.2usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.9 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Celestion CF1840JD44.2 +3.20.444 -0.11113.9 -12.18.5 -2.196.8 +3.1usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 18HP1030-8 vp non rod&eacute;46.3 +5.30.587 +0.04101 -257.3 -3.396.1 +2.4usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.3 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
PD PD 186/234.2 -6.80.523 -0.03192.2 +66.28.7 -1.994.5 +0.8usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Precision Devices PD 186/234.2 -6.80.523 -0.03192.2 +66.28.7 -1.994.5 +0.8usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+

Compare the closest 3 against the 18SWT3000(TORNADO) →

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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