Dayton Audio DS315-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 24.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.307 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 1.79 |
| Vas | 159.1 L |
| Sd | 517 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 16 T·m |
| Mms | 101.8 g |
| Pe | 120 W |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 65 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 37 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 DSA315-8 | 24.2 = | 0.33 +0.02 | 147 -12.1 | 5.5 = | 90.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Eton 12-212/C8/62 HEX SYMPHONY II | 24 -0.2 | 0.31 = | 176 +16.9 | 8.5 +3 | 90.7 -0.3 | close | + | |
| STX W.32.500.8.MC | 25 +0.8 | 0.299 -0.01 | 155 -4.1 | 7.5 +2 | 92.1 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Eton 12-680/A8/62 HEX SYMPHONIE II | 26 +1.8 | 0.296 -0.01 | 173 +13.9 | 6 +0.5 | 92.8 +1.8 | close | + | |
| STX W.STX.12.2.500.4.F.S.MC | 25 +0.8 | 0.31 = | 151 -8.1 | 7.5 +2 | 94.3 +3.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio SD315A-88 | 24.2 = | 0.335 +0.03 | 151.7 -7.4 | 6.4 +0.9 | 93.7 +2.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eton 12-680-62 HEX | 26 +1.8 | 0.343 +0.04 | 150 -9.1 | 6 +0.5 | 91.6 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Visaton TIW300 | 25 +0.8 | 0.282 -0.03 | 160 +0.9 | 9.7 +4.2 | 92.9 +1.9 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio ST305-8 Séries II | 26.2 +2 | 0.334 +0.03 | 164 +4.9 | 8 +2.5 | 92.3 +1.3 | close | + | |
| HiVi F12 | 25 +0.8 | 0.37 +0.06 | 173.9 +14.8 | 6 +0.5 | 90.7 -0.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DS315-8 →
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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