Ciare PW388
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.38 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 17.15 |
| Vas | 277 L |
| Sd | 851 cm² |
| Xmax | 2 mm |
| Re | 6.26 Ω |
| Bl | 16.24 T·m |
| Mms | 74.7 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 90 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 112.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma CM-15G | 34 -1 | 0.375 -0.01 | 285 +8 | 5 +3 | 97.7 +1 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/N 8 ohms | 35 = | 0.382 = | 267 -10 | 7.3 +5.3 | 97.5 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/N v2015 | 35 = | 0.382 = | 267 -10 | 7.3 +5.3 | 97.5 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Celestion G15-100 | 33.4 -1.6 | 0.341 -0.04 | 253 -24 | 3 +1 | 96.5 -0.2 | close | 100 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-38/300NEO | 36 +1 | 0.43 +0.05 | 265 -12 | 3.5 +1.5 | 97.8 +1.1 | close | + | |
| MCM Electronics 55-2963 | 32 -3 | 0.386 +0.01 | 286 +9 | 6.5 +4.5 | 95.8 -0.9 | close | + | |
| Fostex W 200 | 32 -3 | 0.35 -0.03 | 268.7 -8.3 | 5.2 +3.2 | 96.6 -0.1 | close | 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| Peavey PRO 15 LOW FREQUENCY | 34.4 -0.6 | 0.423 +0.04 | 331.6 +54.6 | 2.5 +0.5 | 97.7 +1 | close | + | |
| Audio Valves 380 MSP A | 36 +1 | 0.354 -0.03 | 242.2 -34.8 | 4 +2 | 97.7 +1 | close | + | |
| Peavey PRO-15 | 34.4 -0.6 | 0.425 +0.04 | 331.6 +54.6 | 2.5 +0.5 | 97.7 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PW388 →
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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