Dayton Audio PA385S-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.369 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 6.82 |
| Vas | 111.5 L |
| Sd | 860.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.5 mm |
| Re | 5.84 Ω |
| Bl | 24.5 T·m |
| Mms | 172.2 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 41.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 15 PNS 4 | 37.3 +0.3 | 0.35 -0.02 | 116.3 +4.8 | 9 +0.5 | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1010 | 40 +3 | 0.37 = | 107.5 -4 | 9.75 +1.25 | 96 +1 | close | 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 15N850vv2 | 37 = | 0.33 -0.04 | 110.96 -0.54 | 12 +3.5 | 95 = | close | + | |
| BMS 15N850 | 37 = | 0.325 -0.04 | 111 -0.5 | 8.8 +0.3 | 95.7 +0.7 | close | + | |
| BMS 15N850V2 v2015 | 37 = | 0.325 -0.04 | 111 -0.5 | 8.8 +0.3 | 95.7 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LEX1000Nd | 41 +4 | 0.37 = | 113 +1.5 | 10 +1.5 | 97 +2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 SW 100 | 37 = | 0.318 -0.05 | 110 -1.5 | 9.5 +1 | 95.8 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Peavey 15 LOW MAX | 38.2 +1.2 | 0.352 -0.02 | 125.6 +14.1 | 9.8 +1.3 | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| Peavey LO MAX 15 v2011 | 38.5 +1.5 | 0.352 -0.02 | 124 +12.5 | 9.2 +0.7 | 96.6 +1.6 | close | + | |
| B&C 15SW100 | 37 = | 0.31 -0.06 | 110 -1.5 | 12.5 +4 | 95 = | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA385S-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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