Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2017
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 24.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.396 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 5.07 |
| Vas | 92.3 L |
| Sd | 498.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.4 mm |
| Re | 3.3 Ω |
| Bl | 13.8 T·m |
| Mms | 163.4 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 56 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 42.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2015 | 24.2 = | 0.396 = | 92.3 = | 8.4 = | 90.7 = | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2018 | 24.2 = | 0.396 = | 92.3 = | 8.4 = | 90.7 = | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio DCS305-4 v2021 | 24.2 = | 0.396 = | 92.3 = | 8.4 = | 90.7 = | close | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W12PRS | 24 -0.2 | 0.392 = | 93 +0.7 | 10.3 +1.9 | 90.4 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Focal SUB12 | 24 -0.2 | 0.407 +0.01 | 90 -2.3 | 9.8 +1.4 | 90.7 = | close | + | |
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2009 | 24 -0.2 | 0.399 = | 91.2 -1.1 | 11.7 +3.3 | 90.1 -0.6 | close | + | |
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2014 | 24 -0.2 | 0.394 = | 91 -1.3 | 12.2 +3.8 | 90.2 -0.5 | close | + | |
| TC Sounds EPIC 12 DVC v2012 | 24 -0.2 | 0.394 = | 91.1 -1.2 | 12.5 +4.1 | 90.2 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio RSS315HF-4 v2016 | 24.2 = | 0.388 -0.01 | 84.1 -8.2 | 9.3 +0.9 | 90.3 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Rockford Fosgate RFR2212 | 24 -0.2 | 0.376 -0.02 | 93 +0.7 | 13 +4.6 | 90.5 -0.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DCS305-4 v2017 →
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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