Dayton Audio DSA315-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 24.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.33 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 1.89 |
| Vas | 147 L |
| Sd | 506.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 15.5 T·m |
| Mms | 105.6 g |
| Pe | 120 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 60 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 40.9 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 DS315-8 | 24.2 = | 0.307 -0.02 | 159.1 +12.1 | 5.5 = | 91 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Eton 12-680-62 HEX | 26 +1.8 | 0.343 +0.01 | 150 +3 | 6 +0.5 | 91.6 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio SD315A-88 | 24.2 = | 0.335 +0.01 | 151.7 +4.7 | 6.4 +0.9 | 93.7 +3.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| HiVi F12 v2009 | 26 +1.8 | 0.367 +0.04 | 145.6 -1.4 | 6 +0.5 | 91.1 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Eton 12-212/C8/62 HEX SYMPHONY II | 24 -0.2 | 0.31 -0.02 | 176 +29 | 8.5 +3 | 90.7 +0.3 | close | + | |
| STX W.32.500.8.MC | 25 +0.8 | 0.299 -0.03 | 155 +8 | 7.5 +2 | 92.1 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio ST305-8 Séries II | 26.2 +2 | 0.334 = | 164 +17 | 8 +2.5 | 92.3 +1.9 | close | + | |
| JBL LE14A | 28 +3.8 | 0.323 -0.01 | 147.3 +0.3 | 5.1 -0.4 | 92.8 +2.4 | close | Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| HiVi F12 | 25 +0.8 | 0.37 +0.04 | 173.9 +26.9 | 6 +0.5 | 90.7 +0.3 | close | + | |
| JBL CS12 | 24.7 +0.5 | 0.388 +0.06 | 144 -3 | 6 +0.5 | 92.7 +2.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DSA315-8 →
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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