LaVoce SAF184.01
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33 Hz |
| Qts | 0.299 |
| Qes | 0.31 |
| Qms | 8.7 |
| Vas | 221 L |
| Sd | 1160 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.8 mm |
| Re | 4.9 Ω |
| Bl | 25.5 T·m |
| Mms | 198.5 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 106 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 48.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 18 TBX 46 v2 | 34 +1 | 0.311 +0.01 | 227 +6 | 8.1 +1.3 | 98.2 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 18" P1000Fe V2/S | 33 = | 0.32 +0.02 | 230 +9 | 8 +1.2 | 98 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18P1000FE | 33 = | 0.32 +0.02 | 230 +9 | 8 +1.2 | 97.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| PD PD 185N002 | 36 +3 | 0.297 = | 226 +5 | 7.8 +1 | 98.7 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 185N002 | 36 +3 | 0.297 = | 226 +5 | 7.8 +1 | 98.7 +0.5 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 7321ND | 33 = | 0.278 -0.02 | 230 +9 | 8.5 +1.7 | 98.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Fane FC-185ND01 | 33 = | 0.295 = | 203 -18 | 8.9 +2.1 | 97.4 -0.8 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18P300 8 Ohms | 33 = | 0.327 +0.03 | 226 +5 | 7.8 +1 | 97.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| RCF L 18P300 4 Ohms | 34 +1 | 0.305 +0.01 | 213 -8 | 7.8 +1 | 99.9 +1.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 18HP1022 | 35 +2 | 0.3 = | 204.9 -16.1 | 9.5 +2.7 | 98 -0.2 | close | + |
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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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