Dayton Audio PA385S-8 v2018
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.373 |
| Qes | 0.392 |
| Qms | 7.9 |
| Vas | 80.4 L |
| Sd | 860.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.2 mm |
| Re | 5.99 Ω |
| Bl | 28.9 T·m |
| Mms | 230.1 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 96 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciare 15.00SW | 38.2 +0.5 | 0.415 +0.04 | 77 -3.4 | 8.4 +1.2 | 92.6 -1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15TLW3000 | 44 +6.3 | 0.39 +0.02 | 80 -0.4 | 9 +1.8 | 95 +1.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ciare 15.00 SW | 38.2 +0.5 | 0.41 +0.04 | 77 -3.4 | 11.5 +4.3 | 91.7 -1.9 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 BG 100 | 36 -1.7 | 0.446 +0.07 | 83 +2.6 | 8 +0.8 | 92.9 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15XL1200 | 40 +2.3 | 0.4 +0.03 | 86.9 +6.5 | 12.45 +5.25 | 95 +1.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LEX1600/Nd | 41 +3.3 | 0.359 -0.01 | 91 +10.6 | 8.9 +1.7 | 95.8 +2.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15BG100 | 36 -1.7 | 0.44 +0.07 | 83 +2.6 | 10.5 +3.3 | 94.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Soundstream SPLX-152 | 38 +0.3 | 0.422 +0.05 | 65.4 -15 | 6.8 -0.4 | 94.1 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.8 mm < 7.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA385S-8 | 37 -0.7 | 0.369 = | 111.5 +31.1 | 8.5 +1.3 | 95 +1.4 | close | + | |
| JBL 15WT3000 | 41 +3.3 | 0.44 +0.07 | 76.3 -4.1 | 10.6 +3.4 | 92.5 -1.1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA385S-8 v2018 →
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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