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LF Driver18DS series
B&C
B&C 18DS100
B&C 18DS100 is a 18" 8 ohm LF driver rated at 1500W RMS. The validated T/S data includes Fs 34Hz, Qts 0.29, Vas 155L, Xmax 14.5mm, sensitivity 95.1dB, plus 1755cm³ Vd and 113 EBP. bits tracks UK vendor pricing, price movement, datasheet links, simulator import data, and similar drivers, with a current best price of £358.99.
Size
18"
Impedance
8Ω
RMS Power
1500W
Sensitivity
95.1dB
97.5dBmanufacturer; using T/S-derived value (2.4dB delta).
EBP
113
Vented alignment
Vd
1755cm³
Frequency response
Manufacturer-provided response plots and related charts.
T/S Parameters
Valid
Fs34Hz
Qts0.29
Qes0.30
Qms9.5
Vas155.0L
Re4.5Ω
Le4.40mH
BL30.0Tm
Sd1210cm²
Mms278g
Xmax14.5mm
SPL95dB
Power1500W
Power Nominal1500W
Impedance8Ω
Min Impedance6.1Ω
F Low34Hz
F High1000Hz
Voice Coil100mm
Flux Density0.70T
Pricing & availability
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£358.99
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Dimensions & Physical
Weight10.5kg
Diameter460.0mm
Overall Depth239.0mm
Cutout Diameter425.0mm
Bolt Circle Diameter442.0mm
Additional Manufacturer Specs
Bl30 Tm
Fs34 Hz
Le4.4 mH
Re4.5 Ω
Sd1210 cm² (187.55 in²)
Ebp113 Hz
Mms278 g
Qes0.3
Qms9.5
Qts0.29
Vas155 dm³ (5.47 ft³)
η02.1 %
ConeRCK18DS1008
Xmax14.5 mm
Xvar14 mm
SpiderDouble Silicone
Cone ShapeRadial
Pole DesignT-Pole
Winding Depth36.5 mm (1.44 in)
Surround ShapeTriple Roll
Former MaterialGlass Fibre
Magnet MaterialNeodymium Inside Slug
Nominal Diameter460 mm (18 in)
Winding MaterialAluminium
Magnetic Gap Depth16 mm (0.63 in)
Recommended Tuning35 Hz
Bolt Circle Diameter442 mm (17.4 in)
Recommended Enclosure200 dm³ (7.06 ft³)
Woofer Cone TreatmentTWP Waterproof Both Sides
Baffle Cutout Diameter425 mm (16.73 in)
Flange And Gasket Thickness16 mm (0.63 in)
Air Volume Occupied By Driver10 dm³ (0.35 ft³)
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