TAD TL-1801
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 26 Hz |
| Qts | 0.372 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 7.94 |
| Vas | 500 L |
| Sd | 1220 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.8 mm |
| Re | 6.6 Ω |
| Bl | 20.8 T·m |
| Mms | 156.4 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 67 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 191.3 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 18LX60 | 27 +1 | 0.368 = | 500 = | 9 +5.2 | 97.7 +1.4 | close | + | |
| Dibeisi PS1805-8 | 27.1 +1.1 | 0.4 +0.03 | 473.8 -26.2 | 7 +3.2 | 96.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 18 A | 28 +2 | 0.408 +0.04 | 475.5 -24.5 | 4.8 +1 | 95.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Celestion G18-200 | 29.6 +3.6 | 0.364 -0.01 | 518.5 +18.5 | 5 +1.2 | 97.9 +1.6 | close | + | |
| Pyle Audio PPA18 vp | 24.2 -1.8 | 0.39 +0.02 | 503.2 +3.2 | 6 +2.2 | 93.1 -3.2 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-18SW450 v2020 | 27 +1 | 0.375 = | 423 -77 | 9 +5.2 | 97.2 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA PRO 18 A | 26 = | 0.32 -0.05 | 493.2 -6.8 | 6.7 +2.9 | 98 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-18A | 25 -1 | 0.31 -0.06 | 548.7 +48.7 | 4.8 +1 | 97 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Fane 18-500 TLHP | 29 +3 | 0.403 +0.03 | 521 +21 | 6.3 +2.5 | 98.2 +1.9 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 18 | 28 +2 | 0.32 -0.05 | 493.2 -6.8 | 4.8 +1 | 98.9 +2.6 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the TL-1801 →
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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