Ciare HW251
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 5.3 |
| Vas | 111 L |
| Sd | 346 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 12.2 T·m |
| Mms | 45 g |
| Pe | 120 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 81 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 30.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis 25SCA10W | 28 -1 | 0.332 = | 109 -2 | 4 = | 91.1 +0.5 | close | 60 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| Davis 25SCA10WR-8 v2018 | 28 -1 | 0.332 = | 109 -2 | 5 +1 | 91.1 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Davis 25GCA10W | 26 -3 | 0.332 = | 109 -2 | 4 = | 90.2 -0.4 | close | 80 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 10B-60 | 31 +2 | 0.35 +0.02 | 115 +4 | 4 = | 90.6 = | close | 40 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| ATS Acoustics HG25 | 29 = | 0.325 -0.01 | 129.3 +18.3 | 4 = | 92.7 +2.1 | close | + | |
| Alcone AC 10 HE | 28 -1 | 0.322 -0.01 | 100 -11 | 3.5 -0.5 | 90.9 +0.3 | close | Xmax 3.5 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10B60 | 31 +2 | 0.36 +0.03 | 115 +4 | 4 = | 91.9 +1.3 | close | 80 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| SEAS CA26RFX | 29 = | 0.337 +0.01 | 129 +18 | 7 +3 | 92 +1.4 | close | + | |
| JBL 127H-1 | 31 +2 | 0.357 +0.03 | 112 +1 | 5 +1 | 92.7 +2.1 | close | 50 W vs 120 W: lower power handling | + |
| Visaton W250S-8 | 31 +2 | 0.323 -0.01 | 121 +10 | 6.5 +2.5 | 92.5 +1.9 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the HW251 →
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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