Ciare PW320ND
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 49 Hz |
| Qts | 0.345 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 8.12 |
| Vas | 87 L |
| Sd | 535 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 15.8 T·m |
| Mms | 48.7 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 136 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 27.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence DELTA PRO 12 | 51 +2 | 0.353 +0.01 | 81.7 -5.3 | 3.2 +0.2 | 98.1 +0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 CXT | 49 = | 0.321 -0.02 | 91 +4 | 3 = | 98.6 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Sica 12 L1 2.5 SL | 47.5 -1.5 | 0.36 +0.02 | 81.8 -5.2 | 3.7 +0.7 | 97.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 12N251 | 50 +1 | 0.338 -0.01 | 83 -4 | 5 +2 | 98.5 +0.7 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 FCX 76 | 47 -2 | 0.339 -0.01 | 82 -5 | 5 +2 | 97.6 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Audax PR33ST150 | 46 -3 | 0.327 -0.02 | 90 +3 | 3.5 +0.5 | 97.2 -0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12W500 | 49 = | 0.35 +0.01 | 101 +14 | 4 +1 | 98.5 +0.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ciare PW328 | 48 -1 | 0.32 -0.02 | 91 +4 | 3 = | 96.3 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12PR300 v2015 | 50 +1 | 0.357 +0.01 | 79.2 -7.8 | 4.9 +1.9 | 98 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Benett 12.180 X/N | 49 = | 0.325 -0.02 | 100.9 +13.9 | 3 = | 98.5 +0.7 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW320ND →
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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