Resonant Engineering XXX-18
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 2 Ω |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.569 |
| Qes | 0.64 |
| Qms | 5.09 |
| Vas | 244.2 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 16 mm |
| Re | 1.9 Ω |
| Bl | 11.7 T·m |
| Mms | 253.1 g |
| Pe | 2000 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 45 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 448.6 L |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 | 33 +4 | 0.557 -0.01 | 239.9 -4.3 | 10 -6 | 95.1 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1250 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 18 A | 33 +4 | 0.557 -0.01 | 239.9 -4.3 | 10 -6 | 95.1 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1250 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 18"LEX1600Nd | 33 +4 | 0.43 -0.14 | 231 -13.2 | 14.5 -1.5 | 96 -1.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 14.5 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18XL1800 | 29 = | 0.4 -0.17 | 215.5 -28.7 | 20.17 +4.17 | 95 -2.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX 18 | 33.8 +4.8 | 0.527 -0.04 | 281.4 +37.2 | 10 -6 | 96.4 -1.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1250 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peerless FSL-1830R09-08 | 32.7 +3.7 | 0.587 +0.02 | 283.1 +38.9 | 9.6 -6.4 | 94.6 -3.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 600 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.6 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 18FX800 | 34 +5 | 0.4 -0.17 | 247 +2.8 | 13.8 -2.2 | 96 -1.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 13.8 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA465S-8 | 32.3 +3.3 | 0.569 = | 193 -51.2 | 9.9 -6.1 | 93.9 -4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.9 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane FC-185F01 | 36 +7 | 0.533 -0.04 | 205 -39.2 | 10.5 -5.5 | 95.6 -2.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.5 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio UMII18-22 ULTIMAX II DVC | 22 -7 | 0.53 -0.04 | 248.2 +4 | 13.8 -2.2 | 90.7 -7.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 2 Ω: amp load changes · 1200 W vs 2000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 13.8 mm < 16 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the XXX-18 →
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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