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Overview
LF Driver
BMS
BMS 18S430V2
BMS 18S430V2 is a 18" 8 ohm LF driver rated at 1200W RMS. The validated T/S data includes Fs 31Hz, Qts 0.34, Vas 262L, Xmax 8mm, sensitivity 95.4dB, plus 970cm³ Vd and 86 EBP. bits tracks UK vendor pricing, price movement, datasheet links, simulator import data, and similar drivers, with a current best price of £316.72.
Size
18"
Impedance
8Ω
RMS Power
1200W
Sensitivity
95.4dB
EBP
86
Either alignment
Vd
970cm³
T/S Parameters
Valid
Fs31Hz
Qts0.34
Qes0.36
Qms6.0
Vas262.0L
Re4.8Ω
Le0.82mH
BL23.5Tm
Sd1213cm²
Mms210g
Xmax8.0mm
SPL95dB
Power1200W
Impedance8Ω
F Low20Hz
F High200Hz
Voice Coil102mm
Pricing & availability
Price definitionsPrice movement
Best current price
Updated 11 Sept 2026
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£316.72
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Dimensions & Physical
Weight12.8kg
Diameter458.0mm
Overall Depth218.0mm
Cutout Diameter414.0mm
Bolt Circle Diameter440.0mm
Additional Manufacturer Specs
10. BasketCast Aluminum
20. Bl FactorBL 23.5 Tesla m
1. ApplicationSubwoofer
18. Moving MassMms 0.210 kg
13. Dc ResistanceRe 4.8 Ohm
9. Magnet Gap Depth10 mm
17. Equivalent VolumeVas 262 L
2. Nominal Impendance8 Ohm
5. Frequency Response20 – 200 Hz
6. Voice Coil Diameter101.6 (4″) mm
7. Voice Coil MaterialCu
12. Resonance FrequencyFs 31 Hz
14. Mechanical Q FactorQms 6
15. Electrical Q FactorQes 0.36
16. Total Quality FactorQts 0.34
19. Mechanical ComplienceCms 0.125 mm / N
21. Effective Piston AreaSd 0.1213 m²
22. Max. Linear ExcursionXmax +/- 8 mm
23. Voice Coil InductanceLe1k 0.82 mH
4. Sensitivity (1 W / 1 M)96 dB
3. Power Handling Aes Noise1200 W
8. Voice Coil Winding Depth26 mm
11. Effect. Diaphragm Diameter D393 mm
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