TC Sounds PRO 5100 NEO 2+2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 26.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.241 |
| Qes | 0.25 |
| Qms | 6.9 |
| Vas | 251.4 L |
| Sd | 1194.6 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.6 mm |
| Re | 3.02 Ω |
| Bl | 24 T·m |
| Mms | 287 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 106 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF LF 18N451 | 31 +4.5 | 0.24 = | 245 -6.4 | 8.8 +0.2 | 98.7 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18 NW 100 | 31 +4.5 | 0.254 +0.01 | 252 +0.6 | 8.7 +0.1 | 98.4 -0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF18N451 | 31 +4.5 | 0.24 = | 245 -6.4 | 9 +0.4 | 97.5 -1.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF 18N401 | 32 +5.5 | 0.259 +0.02 | 257 +5.6 | 8.8 +0.2 | 98.9 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18NW100 | 31 +4.5 | 0.26 +0.02 | 252 +0.6 | 9 +0.4 | 98 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18 PZB 100 | 30 +3.5 | 0.243 = | 297 +45.6 | 7.8 -0.8 | 98.8 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF18N401 | 32 +5.5 | 0.26 +0.02 | 257 +5.6 | 9 +0.4 | 98 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Radian 2218Neo | 30 +3.5 | 0.23 -0.01 | 312 +60.6 | 9 +0.4 | 99 +0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 18PZB100 | 30 +3.5 | 0.24 = | 297 +45.6 | 8 -0.6 | 97 -1.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 18NSW700-8 | 30.5 +4 | 0.243 = | 309 +57.6 | 7.7 -0.9 | 98.6 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.7 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PRO 5100 NEO 2+2 →
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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