Conrad CPA 15-300
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 43 Hz |
| Qts | 0.559 |
| Qes | 0.601 |
| Qms | 8.037 |
| Vas | 100.5 L |
| Sd | 517 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 7 Ω |
| Bl | 12.7 T·m |
| Mms | 51.1 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 72 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 167.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siare 31TE vp 1 | 43.8 +0.8 | 0.545 -0.01 | 91.5 -9 | 4.5 +0.5 | 95.5 +1.7 | close | 120 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Siare 31TE vp 2 | 41.3 -1.7 | 0.506 -0.05 | 99.9 -0.6 | 4.7 +0.7 | 95.6 +1.8 | close | 120 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-120B150 | 44 +1 | 0.623 +0.06 | 103.8 +3.3 | 6.8 +2.8 | 93.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12PR320 | 45 +2 | 0.52 -0.04 | 96.7 -3.8 | 7.27 +3.27 | 96 +2.2 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JL Audio 12IB4 | 40.5 -2.5 | 0.631 +0.07 | 112.4 +11.9 | 6 +2 | 93.6 -0.2 | close | 125 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Radian 5212-8 | 45.1 +2.1 | 0.489 -0.07 | 87.9 -12.6 | 5 +1 | 94.7 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-305I | 40 -3 | 0.48 -0.08 | 118 +17.5 | 4 = | 93.6 -0.2 | close | 175 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| MCM Electronics 55-2973 | 42 -1 | 0.481 -0.08 | 122.6 +22.1 | 5 +1 | 94.5 +0.7 | usable | 120 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Conrad CPA12-100FR | 41.7 -1.3 | 0.436 -0.12 | 109.5 +9 | 4 = | 94.5 +0.7 | usable | 100 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-12 vp nº1 | 45.8 +2.8 | 0.458 -0.1 | 104.3 +3.8 | 3.9 -0.1 | 95.6 +1.8 | usable | 100 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.9 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the CPA 15-300 →
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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