JBL 18SWT3000(TORNADO)
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 41 Hz |
| Qts | 0.55 |
| Qes | 0.57 |
| Qms | 17.7 |
| Vas | 126 L |
| Sd | 1194 cm² |
| Xmax | 10.6 mm |
| Re | 2.3 Ω |
| Bl | 15.9 T·m |
| Mms | 243 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 72 · 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
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium TORNADO 18SW3A | 41 = | 0.55 = | 126.3 +0.3 | 7.8 -2.8 | 93.7 = | close | 1100 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Selenium VULCANO 3.8 18SWV3.8 | 47.4 +6.4 | 0.5 -0.05 | 100.1 -25.9 | 11 +0.4 | 94.8 +1.1 | usable | + | |
| LaVoce SAF184.04 | 37 -4 | 0.474 -0.08 | 143 +17 | 9.3 -1.3 | 95.2 +1.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane FC-185F01 | 36 -5 | 0.533 -0.02 | 205 +79 | 10.5 -0.1 | 95.6 +1.9 | usable | 8 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 ND | 37 -4 | 0.39 -0.16 | 141.16 +15.16 | 11.5 +0.9 | 94.4 +0.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Dayton Audio PA465S-8 | 32.3 -8.7 | 0.569 +0.02 | 193 +67 | 9.9 -0.7 | 93.9 +0.2 | usable | 8 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 CF1840JD | 44.2 +3.2 | 0.444 -0.11 | 113.9 -12.1 | 8.5 -2.1 | 96.8 +3.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030-8 vp non rodé | 46.3 +5.3 | 0.587 +0.04 | 101 -25 | 7.3 -3.3 | 96.1 +2.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.3 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PD 186/2 | 34.2 -6.8 | 0.523 -0.03 | 192.2 +66.2 | 8.7 -1.9 | 94.5 +0.8 | usable | 8 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 186/2 | 34.2 -6.8 | 0.523 -0.03 | 192.2 +66.2 | 8.7 -1.9 | 94.5 +0.8 | usable | 8 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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