JBL 2268H
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.354 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 3.8 |
| Vas | 328 L |
| Sd | 1269 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.3 Ω |
| Bl | 21.2 T·m |
| Mms | 160.1 g |
| Pe | 800 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 85 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 109.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 7080 | 33 = | 0.347 -0.01 | 315 -13 | 8 = | 98.3 -0.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18W1300 | 35 +2 | 0.33 -0.02 | 336 +8 | 8.5 +0.5 | 99.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18FH500 v2016 | 30 -3 | 0.35 = | 374.8 +46.8 | 9.2 +1.2 | 98.4 -0.2 | close | 500 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| Peavey LO MAX 18 v2011 | 33.5 +0.5 | 0.321 -0.03 | 294.4 -33.6 | 10.2 +2.2 | 98.9 +0.3 | close | + | |
| JBL 2268H | 33 = | 0.36 +0.01 | 328 = | 25 +17 | 96.6 -2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence Kappa Pro 18LF2 | 32 -1 | 0.33 -0.02 | 391.61 +63.61 | 8 = | 98 -0.6 | close | + | |
| JBL 2241H | 35 +2 | 0.4 +0.05 | 310 -18 | 7.6 -0.4 | 98.9 +0.3 | close | 600 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 18 LF-8 | 32 -1 | 0.329 -0.02 | 391 +63 | 8 = | 99.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18G550 v2018 | 33 = | 0.396 +0.04 | 290 -38 | 9 +1 | 97.5 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18G550/S-8 | 33 = | 0.396 +0.04 | 290 -38 | 9.3 +1.3 | 97.5 -1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2268H →
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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