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Peavey LO MAX 18 v2011

18" · 8 Ω · 1200 W · 98.9 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size18"
Impedance8 Ω
Fs33.5 Hz
Qts0.321
Qes0.33
Qms11.15
Vas294.4 L
Sd1197 cm²
Xmax10.2 mm
Re5.4 Ω
Bl23 T·m
Mms154 g
Pe1200 W
Sensitivity98.9 dB

Alignment hint

EBP102 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 76.4 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
Peavey LO MAX 1833.5 =0.318 =249.7 -44.79.5 -0.797.7 -1.2closeXmax 9.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
PD PD 18BR4030 -3.50.32 =309 +14.69.3 -0.998 -0.9close700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Precision Devices PD 18BR4030 -3.50.32 =309 +14.69.3 -0.998 -0.9close700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 18FX60032 -1.50.3 -0.02257.3 -37.111.25 +1.0599 +0.1close700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling+
18 Sound 18LW240033 -0.50.32 =235 -59.49.5 -0.798 -0.9close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
BMS 18N840V228.5 -50.314 -0.01288 -6.410 -0.297.1 -1.8closeXmax 10 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
18 Sound 18W130035 +1.50.33 +0.01336 +41.68.5 -1.799.5 +0.6close850 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
18 Sound 18LW140031 -2.50.29 -0.03297 +2.69 -1.298 -0.9closeXmax 9 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF LF18G40133 -0.50.29 -0.03268 -26.49 -1.298 -0.9close900 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
RCF LF18G90833 -0.50.29 -0.03268 -26.49 -1.298 -0.9close900 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+

Compare the closest 3 against the LO MAX 18 v2011 →

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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