Dayton Audio 310-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.482 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Qms | 8.63 |
| Vas | 81.9 L |
| Sd | 530.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 14 T·m |
| Mms | 62 g |
| Pe | 80 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 87 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 71.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radian 5212-8 | 45.1 +0.7 | 0.489 +0.01 | 87.9 +6 | 5 +1.5 | 94.7 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Audax 330 vp | 45.8 +1.4 | 0.454 -0.03 | 86.8 +4.9 | 4.3 +0.8 | 95 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Davis 31TCA12 vp 2018 CLIO POCKET | 45.8 +1.4 | 0.455 -0.03 | 86.8 +4.9 | 5 +1.5 | 95 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Davis 31TCA12 vp2015 n2 | 48.5 +4.1 | 0.471 -0.01 | 85.1 +3.2 | 4.9 +1.4 | 95.6 +0.7 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4530 vp2 | 45.8 +1.4 | 0.454 -0.03 | 86.8 +4.9 | 6 +2.5 | 95 +0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 4540 vp essais | 45.8 +1.4 | 0.456 -0.03 | 87.8 +5.9 | 6 +2.5 | 94.8 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence BASSLITE S2012 | 48 +3.6 | 0.48 = | 91 +9.1 | 5.2 +1.7 | 94.6 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 12FE300 | 47 +2.6 | 0.44 -0.04 | 81.4 -0.5 | 5.47 +1.97 | 95 +0.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma SM212 vp Nº1 | 45.8 +1.4 | 0.456 -0.03 | 87.1 +5.2 | 6.5 +3 | 94.8 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-12/100PA v2 | 52.5 +8.1 | 0.481 = | 81.6 -0.3 | 3.4 -0.1 | 96.4 +1.5 | close | Xmax 3.4 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 310-8 →
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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