PRV Audio 18SW3000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 43.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.342 |
| Qes | 0.35 |
| Qms | 14.39 |
| Vas | 111.3 L |
| Sd | 1195 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.7 mm |
| Re | 5.18 Ω |
| Bl | 31.1 T·m |
| Mms | 238.2 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 125 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma 18P1200Nd vp1 | 43.8 +0.1 | 0.376 +0.03 | 116.9 +5.6 | 6.1 -0.6 | 98 -0.1 | close | Xmax 6.1 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18P1200Nd vp459 | 43.8 +0.1 | 0.376 +0.03 | 124.9 +13.6 | 6.3 -0.4 | 98.3 +0.2 | close | Xmax 6.3 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PD 1852 | 40 -3.7 | 0.33 -0.01 | 129.1 +17.8 | 6.2 -0.5 | 97.2 -0.9 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices PD 1852 | 40 -3.7 | 0.33 -0.01 | 129.1 +17.8 | 6.2 -0.5 | 97.2 -0.9 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Celestion CF1840JD | 44.2 +0.5 | 0.444 +0.1 | 113.9 +2.6 | 8.5 +1.8 | 96.8 -1.3 | usable | + | |
| MAG Audio M 1805 | 37.5 -6.2 | 0.357 +0.01 | 138.5 +27.2 | 7.1 +0.4 | 96.7 -1.4 | usable | + | |
| 18 Sound 18NLW9601C | 38 -5.7 | 0.34 = | 99 -12.3 | 14 +7.3 | 95 -3.1 | usable | + | |
| Beyma 18P100FE | 40 -3.7 | 0.39 +0.05 | 163.2 +51.9 | 7.1 +0.4 | 98.1 = | usable | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Celestion T5667A 18-190X | 47.7 +4 | 0.37 +0.03 | 84.95 -26.35 | 6.1 -0.6 | 95.6 -2.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 600 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.1 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18LW2500 | 34 -9.7 | 0.335 -0.01 | 135 +23.7 | 9.1 +2.4 | 96 -2.1 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 18SW3000 →
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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