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VAS Audio 18-1700NC 8Ω
LF DriverMedia
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Overview
LF Driver
VAS Audio
VAS Audio 18-1700NC
VAS Audio 18-1700NC is a 18" 8 ohm LF driver rated at 1700W RMS. The validated T/S data includes Fs 32Hz, Qts 0.28, Vas 178L, Xmax 13.5mm, sensitivity 95.1dB, plus 1654cm³ Vd and 110 EBP. bits tracks vendor pricing, datasheet links, simulator import data, and similar drivers from the same loudspeaker database.
Partial source evidence
Automated T/S checks passed, but some material low-frequency parameters are not published for this record.
Material fields not published: Mms
- Manufacturer page linked
- Datasheet linked
- Canonical units normalized for comparison
- Vd can be derived from Sd and Xmax
- EBP can be derived from Fs and Qes
Size
18"
Impedance
8Ω
RMS Power
1700W
Sensitivity
95.1dB
97.0dBmanufacturer; using T/S-derived value (1.9dB delta).
EBP
110
Vented alignment
Vd
1654cm³
T/S Parameters
Valid
Fs32Hz
Qts0.28
Qes0.29
Qms13.6
Vas178.0L
Re5.4Ω
Le1.34mH
BL34.4Tm
Sd1225cm²
Xmax13.5mm
SPL95dB
Power1700W
Impedance8Ω
Min Impedance6.7Ω
F Low30Hz
F High1000Hz
Voice Coil125mm
Flux Density1.20T
Pricing & availability
Price definitionsVendor offers
1 vendorvas-audio
Updated 13 Sept 2026· 8Ω
Source: inc VAT
£556.94
inc VAT
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Dimensions & Physical
Weight15.4kg
Diameter486.0mm
Overall Depth210.0mm
Cutout Diameter424.0mm
Bolt Circle Diameter470.0mm
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