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Precision Devices PD184

18" · 16 Ω · 600 W · 97 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size18"
Impedance16 Ω
Fs27 Hz
Qts0.253
Qes0.26
Qms9.6
Vas473 L
Sd1150 cm²
Xmax9.5 mm
Re5.9 Ω
Bl23.04 T·m
Mms138 g
Pe600 W
Sensitivity97 dB

Alignment hint

EBP104 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 69.4 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
Faital PRO 18FH50028 +10.29 +0.04456.7 -16.39.45 -0.0598 +1close4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.45 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 18FH51030 +30.26 +0.01391.4 -81.69.45 -0.0598 +1close4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.45 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF LF 18X40028 +10.255 =360 -1139 -0.598.6 +1.6close8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF LF18G40028 +10.27 +0.02360 -1139 -0.597.5 +0.5close8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Celestion FTR18-4080HD26 -10.272 +0.02395.6 -77.48 -1.597.5 +0.5close8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF L 18P200KN22.3 -4.70.265 +0.01550 +779 -0.596.4 -0.6usable8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
PD PD 18228 +10.238 -0.02391 -828.2 -1.398.7 +1.7usable8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.2 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Precision Devices PD 18228 +10.238 -0.02391 -828.2 -1.398.7 +1.7usable8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.2 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF LF18X40028 +10.27 +0.02340 -1339 -0.597.5 +0.5usable8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
18 Sound 18LW80029 +20.272 +0.02448 -258 -1.599.8 +2.8usable8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+

Compare the closest 3 against the PD184 →

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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