Ciare 15.00 SW
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.41 |
| Qes | 0.44 |
| Qms | 7.35 |
| Vas | 77 L |
| Sd | 748 cm² |
| Xmax | 11.5 mm |
| Re | 6.78 Ω |
| Bl | 25.72 T·m |
| Mms | 178.8 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 91.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 87 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 39 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciare 15.00SW | 38.2 = | 0.415 +0.01 | 77 = | 8.4 -3.1 | 92.6 +0.9 | close | Xmax 8.4 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 15WT3000 | 41 +2.8 | 0.44 +0.03 | 76.3 -0.7 | 10.6 -0.9 | 92.5 +0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10.6 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| FI Audio Q15 DUAL 2 | 32.1 -6.1 | 0.419 +0.01 | 75.6 -1.4 | 11.3 -0.2 | 94.1 +2.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 11.3 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL1200 | 40 +1.8 | 0.4 -0.01 | 86.9 +9.9 | 12.45 +0.95 | 95 +3.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 15BG100 | 36 -2.2 | 0.44 +0.03 | 83 +6 | 10.5 -1 | 94.5 +2.8 | close | Xmax 10.5 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 BG 100 | 36 -2.2 | 0.446 +0.04 | 83 +6 | 8 -3.5 | 92.9 +1.2 | usable | Xmax 8 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Hifonics CX15D2 | 34 -4.2 | 0.389 -0.02 | 59 -18 | 10 -1.5 | 92.4 +0.7 | usable | Xmax 10 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA385S-8 v2018 | 37.7 -0.5 | 0.373 -0.04 | 80.4 +3.4 | 7.2 -4.3 | 93.6 +1.9 | usable | Xmax 7.2 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15TLW3000 | 44 +5.8 | 0.39 -0.02 | 80 +3 | 9 -2.5 | 95 +3.3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 11.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15HP1060 | 40 +1.8 | 0.34 -0.07 | 76.3 -0.7 | 12.45 +0.95 | 97 +5.3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15.00 SW →
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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