Dayton Audio DC-380-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 21.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.351 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 3.52 |
| Vas | 305.8 L |
| Sd | 834.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.4 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 19.9 T·m |
| Mms | 175 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 91.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 55 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal 15WX | 24.4 +2.9 | 0.353 = | 318.9 +13.1 | 6 +1.6 | 93.5 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 15WX | 24.4 +2.9 | 0.353 = | 318.9 +13.1 | 6 +1.6 | 93.5 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Visaton TIW400 | 23 +1.5 | 0.348 = | 300 -5.8 | 10.6 +6.2 | 93.3 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Focal 15K 8711 | 23.9 +2.4 | 0.362 +0.01 | 321.3 +15.5 | 6 +1.6 | 93.3 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Visaton TIW 400-8 | 23 +1.5 | 0.35 = | 300 -5.8 | 27 +22.6 | 91.8 = | close | + | |
| SB Acoustics SB42FHC75-6 | 22.5 +1 | 0.372 +0.02 | 318 +12.2 | 10.1 +5.7 | 94 +2.2 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio ST385-8 | 18.8 -2.7 | 0.317 -0.03 | 301 -4.8 | 7.9 +3.5 | 91.2 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Adire Audio TEMPEST DVC 4 Ohms config | 18.8 -2.7 | 0.377 +0.03 | 317 +11.2 | 8.2 +3.8 | 92.8 +1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| TVM ARA 390-00/8 v2 | 25 +3.5 | 0.399 +0.05 | 320 +14.2 | 5.5 +1.1 | 93.2 +1.4 | usable | + | |
| Monacor SPH-380TC série | 21.5 = | 0.279 -0.07 | 275 -30.8 | 7.4 +3 | 91.9 +0.1 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DC-380-8 →
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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