Mach 5 Audio MAC MAH CWA46
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 27 Hz |
| Qts | 0.448 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Qms | 3.69 |
| Vas | 470.3 L |
| Sd | 1280 cm² |
| Xmax | 10 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 17.6 T·m |
| Mms | 169.7 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 53 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 315.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW450 v2024 | 28 +1 | 0.445 = | 370.4 -99.9 | 9.1 -0.9 | 96.4 +0.2 | close | Xmax 9.1 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dibeisi PS1805-8 | 27.1 +0.1 | 0.4 -0.05 | 473.8 +3.5 | 7 -3 | 96.1 -0.1 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW450 v2020 | 27 = | 0.375 -0.07 | 423 -47.3 | 9 -1 | 97.2 +1 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18FH500 | 30 +3 | 0.53 +0.08 | 450.1 -20.2 | 9.45 -0.55 | 97 +0.8 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.45 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LX60 | 27 = | 0.368 -0.08 | 500 +29.7 | 9 -1 | 97.7 +1.5 | usable | Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| McCauley 6152-8 | 30 +3 | 0.434 -0.01 | 354 -116.3 | 12 +2 | 97.1 +0.9 | usable | + | |
| Zeuz DC181125ip | 22.2 -4.8 | 0.458 +0.01 | 429.3 -41 | 8.5 -1.5 | 95 -1.2 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LX60 (prodance) | 31.3 +4.3 | 0.472 +0.02 | 385.3 -85 | 9 -1 | 96.8 +0.6 | usable | Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18LX60 vp1 | 31.3 +4.3 | 0.472 +0.02 | 385 -85.3 | 9 -1 | 96.8 +0.6 | usable | Xmax 9 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless FSL-1830R09-04 | 27.8 +0.8 | 0.427 -0.02 | 356 -114.3 | 8.5 -1.5 | 97.8 +1.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the MAC MAH CWA46 →
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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