Dayton Audio PA255-8 v2017
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 50.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.612 |
| Qes | 0.66 |
| Qms | 8.49 |
| Vas | 41.2 L |
| Sd | 346.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 10.4 T·m |
| Mms | 40.6 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 77 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaVoce NBASS10-20-16 | 53 +2.5 | 0.54 -0.07 | 42.15 +0.95 | 6.3 +1.3 | 93 +0.3 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| LaVoce NBASS10-20-32 | 57 +6.5 | 0.61 = | 44.44 +3.24 | 6.4 +1.4 | 94 +1.3 | close | 32 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Sphynx SP-W10-PRO | 50 -0.5 | 0.579 -0.03 | 40.7 -0.5 | 4 -1 | 90.9 -1.8 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Conrad PA 10 v2016 | 50.7 +0.2 | 0.546 -0.07 | 41.5 +0.3 | 4 -1 | 91.8 -0.9 | close | 100 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL GT2-10 | 43.9 -6.6 | 0.572 -0.04 | 37.9 -3.3 | 5.7 +0.7 | 93.2 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 160 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Audax HT240G0 | 48.9 -1.6 | 0.672 +0.06 | 35.8 -5.4 | 5.5 +0.5 | 94 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 160 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Conrad PA 10 | 50.7 +0.2 | 0.546 -0.07 | 41.5 +0.3 | 3.9 -1.1 | 91.8 -0.9 | close | 100 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.9 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 11V 5442 | 51.1 +0.6 | 0.663 +0.05 | 33.3 -7.9 | 4.9 -0.1 | 93.9 +1.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 175 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 270 V | 51.1 +0.6 | 0.663 +0.05 | 33.3 -7.9 | 5.5 +0.5 | 93.9 +1.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN 10-125 v2 | 55 +4.5 | 0.638 +0.03 | 50 +8.8 | 4.6 -0.4 | 93.5 +0.8 | close | 125 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.6 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA255-8 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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