Void Acoustic V18-1000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 18" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 34.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.216 |
| Qes | 0.222 |
| Qms | 7.635 |
| Vas | 201.7 L |
| Sd | 1230 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.3 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 34.6 T·m |
| Mms | 223.3 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 155 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 20.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD PD 185C003 | 33 -1.5 | 0.224 +0.01 | 224 +22.3 | 8.8 +3.5 | 99.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 185C003 | 33 -1.5 | 0.224 +0.01 | 224 +22.3 | 8.8 +3.5 | 99.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| the box 18LB100-4N | 34 -0.5 | 0.227 +0.01 | 175 -26.7 | 5.4 +0.1 | 97.7 -1.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 18W1001 | 35 +0.5 | 0.23 +0.01 | 268 +66.3 | 7 +1.7 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Cerwin-Vega 189E | 30.5 -4 | 0.227 +0.01 | 244 +42.3 | 5.2 -0.1 | 98.6 -0.7 | close | 400 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.2 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 18W2001 | 37 +2.5 | 0.25 +0.03 | 230 +28.3 | 7 +1.7 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| PD PD 1850 | 30 -4.5 | 0.212 = | 249 +47.3 | 6.9 +1.6 | 98.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 1850 | 30 -4.5 | 0.212 = | 249 +47.3 | 6.9 +1.6 | 98.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD.1850/2 | 33.1 -1.4 | 0.24 +0.02 | 203.84 +2.14 | 11.1 +5.8 | 96.7 -2.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 18W1000 | 35 +0.5 | 0.232 +0.02 | 268 +66.3 | 7 +1.7 | 100.2 +0.9 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the V18-1000 →
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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