LaVoce SAN184.02
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.406 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 11.9 |
| Vas | 150 L |
| Sd | 1225 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.9 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 27 T·m |
| Mms | 246 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 90 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 73.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaVoce SAF184.02 | 38 = | 0.422 +0.02 | 150 = | 8.1 +0.2 | 96.9 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Sica 18 PF 4 | 38 = | 0.43 +0.02 | 147.3 -2.7 | 8 +0.1 | 96.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| LaVoce SAN184.03 | 36 -2 | 0.417 +0.01 | 160 +10 | 9.4 +1.5 | 95.9 -0.9 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 v2018 | 35 -3 | 0.415 +0.01 | 162.1 +12.1 | 9.5 +1.6 | 96.1 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18FH1042 | 38 = | 0.413 +0.01 | 150 = | 5.6 -2.3 | 96.4 -0.4 | close | 500 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.6 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| DAS Audio 18SX | 39.2 +1.2 | 0.443 +0.04 | 171.9 +21.9 | 8 +0.1 | 96.4 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Fane 18XLS | 36 -2 | 0.407 = | 187 +37 | 9.3 +1.4 | 97 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 18XLS | 36 -2 | 0.407 = | 187 +37 | 9.3 +1.4 | 97 +0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 18 PZB 46 | 37 -1 | 0.374 -0.03 | 155 +5 | 6.5 -1.4 | 96.8 = | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PD 185N01 | 35.6 -2.4 | 0.383 -0.02 | 174.5 +24.5 | 8.4 +0.5 | 97.1 +0.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SAN184.02 →
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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