Ciare PW387
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.596 |
| Qes | 0.68 |
| Qms | 4.82 |
| Vas | 168 L |
| Sd | 829.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 1.3 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 13.5 T·m |
| Mms | 75.1 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 65 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 412.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestion TF 1525 | 46 +2 | 0.637 +0.04 | 162.1 -5.9 | 2.5 +1.2 | 97.2 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Celestion TF 1525 v2020 | 47 +3 | 0.594 = | 152.5 -15.5 | 2.5 +1.2 | 97.6 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA 15 B | 45 +1 | 0.608 +0.01 | 204 +36 | 1.6 +0.3 | 94.9 -1.6 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Celestion BN15-300X | 45.9 +1.9 | 0.603 +0.01 | 153.4 -14.6 | 4 +2.7 | 96.7 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Celestion BN15-400X | 44.9 +0.9 | 0.59 -0.01 | 146.5 -21.5 | 4 +2.7 | 96.4 -0.1 | close | + | |
| SB Audience BIANCO-15MW200 | 44 = | 0.586 -0.01 | 153 -15 | 5.2 +3.9 | 96 -0.5 | close | + | |
| SICA 15 BS 2.5 PL | 44 = | 0.552 -0.04 | 160 -8 | 4 +2.7 | 97.5 +1 | close | + | |
| SICA LP385.50/1100WT8(Z008130) | 48 +4 | 0.65 +0.05 | 176.3 +8.3 | 3 +1.7 | 96 -0.5 | close | + | |
| SICA 15 BP 2.5 CS | 46.4 +2.4 | 0.499 -0.1 | 167.9 -0.1 | 2.5 +1.2 | 97.2 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA 15B | 45 +1 | 0.61 +0.01 | 204 +36 | 1.6 +0.3 | 100 +3.5 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW387 →
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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