Ciare PW329
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 50 Hz |
| Qts | 0.222 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 2.95 |
| Vas | 65 L |
| Sd | 535 cm² |
| Xmax | 2.5 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 21 T·m |
| Mms | 62.5 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 208 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 7.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altec 3127 | 50 = | 0.219 = | 70.8 +5.8 | 3.4 +0.9 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Great Plains Audio 3127 GPA | 50 = | 0.219 = | 70.8 +5.8 | 3.4 +0.9 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + | |
| B&C 12 CXN 88 | 50 = | 0.224 = | 59 -6 | 4 +1.5 | 99.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-30A/250PA | 52 +2 | 0.239 +0.02 | 62 -3 | 3.4 +0.9 | 99.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| P.Audio BM-12CX38 | 48 -2 | 0.221 = | 72.9 +7.9 | 4.5 +2 | 99.3 +0.3 | close | + | |
| BMS 12C262 | 45.4 -4.6 | 0.23 +0.01 | 62.8 -2.2 | 2.5 = | 97.3 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 12"MI100 | 58 +8 | 0.22 = | 64 -1 | 3 +0.5 | 100 +1 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-30A/300NEO | 52 +2 | 0.239 +0.02 | 60 -5 | 3.5 +1 | 99.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| RCF L 12N301 | 48 -2 | 0.213 -0.01 | 70 +5 | 5 +2.5 | 99.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 12PLB76 | 50 = | 0.23 +0.01 | 75 +10 | 5 +2.5 | 99 = | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW329 →
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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