Peavey LO MAX 18 v2011
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.321 |
| Qes | 0.33 |
| Qms | 11.15 |
| Vas | 294.4 L |
| Sd | 1197 cm² |
| Xmax | 10.2 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 23 T·m |
| Mms | 154 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 102 · 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
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peavey LO MAX 18 | 33.5 = | 0.318 = | 249.7 -44.7 | 9.5 -0.7 | 97.7 -1.2 | close | Xmax 9.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PD 18BR40 | 30 -3.5 | 0.32 = | 309 +14.6 | 9.3 -0.9 | 98 -0.9 | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices PD 18BR40 | 30 -3.5 | 0.32 = | 309 +14.6 | 9.3 -0.9 | 98 -0.9 | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18FX600 | 32 -1.5 | 0.3 -0.02 | 257.3 -37.1 | 11.25 +1.05 | 99 +0.1 | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 18LW2400 | 33 -0.5 | 0.32 = | 235 -59.4 | 9.5 -0.7 | 98 -0.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 18N840V2 | 28.5 -5 | 0.314 -0.01 | 288 -6.4 | 10 -0.2 | 97.1 -1.8 | close | Xmax 10 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18W1300 | 35 +1.5 | 0.33 +0.01 | 336 +41.6 | 8.5 -1.7 | 99.5 +0.6 | close | 850 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.5 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18LW1400 | 31 -2.5 | 0.29 -0.03 | 297 +2.6 | 9 -1.2 | 98 -0.9 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF18G401 | 33 -0.5 | 0.29 -0.03 | 268 -26.4 | 9 -1.2 | 98 -0.9 | close | 900 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF18G908 | 33 -0.5 | 0.29 -0.03 | 268 -26.4 | 9 -1.2 | 98 -0.9 | close | 900 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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