Ciare PW320
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.258 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 2.37 |
| Vas | 106 L |
| Sd | 531 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 6.2 Ω |
| Bl | 17.8 T·m |
| Mms | 59 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 138 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 16.3 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.Audio C12-300MB v2012 | 41 +1 | 0.265 +0.01 | 99.2 -6.8 | 3.5 +0.5 | 97.6 +0.8 | close | + | |
| PD PD 912 | 41.3 +1.3 | 0.253 -0.01 | 97.9 -8.1 | 5 +2 | 96.7 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 912 | 41.3 +1.3 | 0.253 -0.01 | 97.9 -8.1 | 5 +2 | 96.7 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD912 | 41.29 +1.29 | 0.25 -0.01 | 97.87 -8.13 | 5 +2 | 97 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Supravox 285 GMF vp richard | 40 = | 0.298 +0.04 | 108 +2 | 3.7 +0.7 | 97.1 +0.3 | close | 70 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 12G125 | 41 +1 | 0.269 +0.01 | 122 +16 | 4 +1 | 97.2 +0.4 | close | + | |
| SB Audience 12MW300 | 43 +3 | 0.264 +0.01 | 104 -2 | 5.6 +2.6 | 98.7 +1.9 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12K200 v2 | 43 +3 | 0.276 +0.02 | 96.2 -9.8 | 4.5 +1.5 | 96.6 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM112 | 45 +5 | 0.262 = | 101 -5 | 4.8 +1.8 | 98.3 +1.5 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4500 | 42 +2 | 0.274 +0.02 | 108 +2 | 5.7 +2.7 | 99 +2.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW320 →
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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