STX W.46.1300.8.MC
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.321 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 5.8 |
| Vas | 164 L |
| Sd | 1260 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 30 T·m |
| Mms | 265.2 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 106 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 42.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 18NXB700 | 36.24 +0.24 | 0.312 -0.01 | 155.46 -8.54 | 9 +3.5 | 98 +0.5 | close | + | |
| LaVoce SAF184.50 | 35 -1 | 0.329 +0.01 | 162 -2 | 9.2 +3.7 | 96.5 -1 | close | + | |
| PD PD 1845-1N | 34.1 -1.9 | 0.323 = | 176 +12 | 9.5 +4 | 97.5 = | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 1845-1N | 34.1 -1.9 | 0.323 = | 176 +12 | 9.5 +4 | 97.5 = | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 18XT5N | 36 = | 0.331 +0.01 | 185 +21 | 8.4 +2.9 | 97.4 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18XB1301 | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.302 -0.02 | 172.9 +8.9 | 8.2 +2.7 | 97.9 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 18HP1030 | 35 -1 | 0.32 = | 172.2 +8.2 | 12.45 +6.95 | 98 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Sica 18 K 4 PL | 36.8 +0.8 | 0.32 = | 201 +37 | 6.5 +1 | 97.8 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18XB1201 | 38.05 +2.05 | 0.317 = | 159.37 -4.63 | 10.5 +5 | 98.5 +1 | close | + | |
| Oberton 18XB1301DS | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.302 -0.02 | 172.9 +8.9 | 12 +6.5 | 97.5 = | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W.46.1300.8.MC →
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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