Dayton Audio PA380-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.225 |
| Qes | 0.23 |
| Qms | 9.99 |
| Vas | 250.5 L |
| Sd | 845 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 23.8 T·m |
| Mms | 126.4 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 123 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 28.2 L |
EBP > 100: favours a ported (bass-reflex) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF L 15P200 | 30 +1.7 | 0.23 +0.01 | 245 -5.5 | 5.9 +0.9 | 97.3 = | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 15GT200 v1 | 30.4 +2.1 | 0.223 = | 270 +19.5 | 5.5 +0.5 | 98.4 +1.1 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 15BR400 | 30 +1.7 | 0.236 +0.01 | 274 +23.5 | 6 +1 | 98.3 +1 | close | + | |
| JBL 1501FE | 29.5 +1.2 | 0.236 +0.01 | 217.7 -32.8 | 6.9 +1.9 | 97.2 -0.1 | close | + | |
| STX W.38.800.8.MC | 28 -0.3 | 0.252 +0.03 | 247 -3.5 | 8 +3 | 96.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15GT200 v2 | 31 +2.7 | 0.218 -0.01 | 270 +19.5 | 5.4 +0.4 | 98.8 +1.5 | close | 250 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| PD PD 1550 | 31 +2.7 | 0.212 -0.01 | 242 -8.5 | 7.4 +2.4 | 98.1 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 1550 | 31 +2.7 | 0.212 -0.01 | 242 -8.5 | 7.4 +2.4 | 98.1 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/K | 29 +0.7 | 0.249 +0.02 | 273 +22.5 | 8 +3 | 97.2 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/K vp1 | 27.6 -0.7 | 0.222 = | 296.7 +46.2 | 8 +3 | 98.3 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA380-8 →
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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