JBL 2242H
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.274 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 5 |
| Vas | 282.3 L |
| Sd | 1240 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.1 mm |
| Re | 4.7 Ω |
| Bl | 23.7 T·m |
| Mms | 157.9 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 121 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 49.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 18LW1250 | 35 = | 0.271 = | 268 -14.3 | 8.7 +3.6 | 100.2 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18B500 | 34.9 -0.1 | 0.276 = | 243.9 -38.4 | 6.7 +1.6 | 99.6 -0.9 | close | + | |
| PD PD 184 | 33.4 -1.6 | 0.266 -0.01 | 304 +21.7 | 7.2 +2.1 | 99.9 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 184 | 33.4 -1.6 | 0.266 -0.01 | 304 +21.7 | 7.2 +2.1 | 99.9 -0.6 | close | + | |
| P.Audio SD-18 | 33.2 -1.8 | 0.26 -0.01 | 264.3 -18 | 5 -0.1 | 99.5 -1 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Mercuriale PAR 465 M0 | 35 = | 0.265 -0.01 | 251 -31.3 | 6 +0.9 | 98.5 -2 | close | + | |
| Ciare PW455 | 36 +1 | 0.238 -0.04 | 274 -8.3 | 5 -0.1 | 100.9 +0.4 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ciare 18.00W3 | 36 +1 | 0.238 -0.04 | 273.8 -8.5 | 5 -0.1 | 100.9 +0.4 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 7010 | 35 = | 0.288 +0.01 | 260 -22.3 | 7.7 +2.6 | 99.1 -1.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 7070 | 35 = | 0.288 +0.01 | 260 -22.3 | 7.7 +2.6 | 99.1 -1.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2242H →
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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