B2 Audio HNx18v3 D2

18″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 2,000 W RMS

Fs 34 HzQts 0.81Vas 3.62 ft³Xmax 1.18″

Recommended box

For a sedan, one sub, 2,000 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.

Sealed

Net volume4.13 ft³ (117 L)
Qtc1.11
Fc47 Hz
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)36 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 20 1/2″ × 14 3/4″
Open sealed box in designer

Ported

Net volume6.99 ft³ (198 L)
Tuning (Fb)34 Hz
Portslot 4 3/4 × 19 1/16″, 21 15/16″ long
Port velocity at 2,000 W64 ft/s
F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain)28 Hz
Example box (outside)31 1/2″ × 20 1/2″ × 27 3/16″
Open ported box in designer
203040506080100150200667278849096HzdB
Sealed Ported · SPL in dB at 1 W / 1 m, no cabin gain

Thiele/Small parameters

Fs34 Hz
Qts0.81
Qes0.95
Qms5.41
Vas3.62 ft³
Re (one coil)1.7 Ω
Sd≈ 180.6 in²
Xmax1.18″
EBP36 — suits sealed calc.
Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m88.3 dB calc.

General

Size18″
Voice coilsdual 2 Ω
RMS power2,000 W

Mounting dimensions

Ø18 7/16″cutout ≈ Ø16 9/16″mounting depth ≈ 8 1/4″magnet Ø≈ 10 3/4″
Cutout diameter≈ 16 9/16″
Mounting depth≈ 8 1/4″
Overall diameter18 7/16″

Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.

“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.

Data sources

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