Visaton PAW 46-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.38 |
| Qms | 8.97 |
| Vas | 325 L |
| Sd | 1210 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.9 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 23.32 T·m |
| Mms | 186 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 76 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 113.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAS Audio 18H | 30.2 +1.2 | 0.349 -0.01 | 308.5 -16.5 | 6 +1.1 | 96.8 +1.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18PWB1000/FE v2016 | 27 -2 | 0.381 +0.02 | 317 -8 | 11.7 +6.8 | 95.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18PWB1000Fe/S | 27 -2 | 0.38 +0.02 | 317 -8 | 12.5 +7.6 | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| Beyma 18G550 (prodance) | 29.5 +0.5 | 0.382 +0.02 | 291 -34 | 9 +4.1 | 96.7 +1.7 | close | + | |
| BMS 18N830V2 | 31 +2 | 0.37 +0.01 | 262 -63 | 8 +3.1 | 94.9 -0.1 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 550 W vs 700 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 18G40 | 31 +2 | 0.407 +0.05 | 323 -2 | 7 +2.1 | 96.9 +1.9 | close | + | |
| Sica 18 PFS 4 | 28.7 -0.3 | 0.37 +0.01 | 245.9 -79.1 | 9.5 +4.6 | 95.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Mivoc AWX 184 MKII | 32 +3 | 0.36 = | 280 -45 | 5.5 +0.6 | 98 +3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| AER SB 18 | 26 -3 | 0.383 +0.02 | 288 -37 | 8.3 +3.4 | 94.5 -0.5 | close | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling | + |
| DAS Audio G45 | 31 +2 | 0.347 -0.01 | 385 +60 | 4.5 -0.4 | 96.9 +1.9 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 4.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PAW 46-8 →
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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