Ciare PW321
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 52 Hz |
| Qts | 0.385 |
| Qes | 0.46 |
| Qms | 2.38 |
| Vas | 114 L |
| Sd | 515 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 11.4 T·m |
| Mms | 30.6 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 113 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane SOVEREIGN 12-300 | 50 -2 | 0.389 = | 103.6 -10.4 | 4.5 +1 | 98.4 -0.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12W501 | 46 -6 | 0.369 -0.02 | 123 +9 | 4 +0.5 | 98.7 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12W500 | 49 -3 | 0.35 -0.04 | 101 -13 | 4 +0.5 | 98.5 -0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 12-300 | 46 -6 | 0.35 -0.04 | 114 = | 4.5 +1 | 98.1 -0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12W500 | 46 -6 | 0.36 -0.03 | 123 +9 | 4 +0.5 | 99.5 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN 12-300 v2014 | 46 -6 | 0.35 -0.04 | 110 -4 | 4.5 +1 | 98 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12PR300 | 50 -2 | 0.36 -0.03 | 92.6 -21.4 | 4.92 +1.42 | 99 +0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 PH 32 v2013 | 50.5 -1.5 | 0.334 -0.05 | 107 -7 | 3 -0.5 | 99.1 +0.4 | close | Xmax 3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12LW30 | 45 -7 | 0.404 +0.02 | 110 -4 | 5 +1.5 | 97 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 12-350N | 46 -6 | 0.328 -0.06 | 114 = | 4.5 +1 | 98.4 -0.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW321 →
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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