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Dayton Audio RSS315HFA-8 v2016

12" · 8 Ω · 400 W · 85.8 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size12"
Impedance8 Ω
Fs22.2 Hz
Qts0.444
Qes0.54
Qms2.5
Vas97.2 L
Sd506 cm²
Xmax11 mm
Re6.5 Ω
Bl17.9 T·m
Mms189.8 g
Pe400 W
Sensitivity85.8 dB

Alignment hint

EBP41 · sealed
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 63.3 L

EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) alignment.

Rules of thumb from T/S parameters only. Verify against a real simulation before cutting wood.

Substitute candidates

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
Infinity KAPPA PERFECT 12.123.32 +1.120.44 =99.97 +2.7714.15 +3.1586.2 +0.4close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
CSS Audio TRIO12 vp22 -0.20.429 -0.0297 -0.210 -188.5 +2.7close300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
JL Audio 12W1V2-824.98 +2.780.458 +0.01100.15 +2.959.5 -1.586.8 +1close300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.5 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Tang Band WQ-185820 -2.20.451 +0.01116 +18.813.3 +2.385.3 -0.5close+
Focal AUDITOR RSB-30025 +2.80.466 +0.0293 -4.210.2 -0.887.4 +1.6close300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.2 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Infinity REFERENCE 1240W25.4 +3.20.47 +0.0384.4 -12.811.5 +0.586.3 +0.5close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling+
Infinity REFERENCE 1250W25.4 +3.20.47 +0.0384.4 -12.811.5 +0.586.3 +0.5close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling+
Soundstream R1-1221.5 -0.70.465 +0.0281.1 -16.118 +784.8 -1close+
JL Audio 12W1V2-423.68 +1.480.414 -0.03105.876 +8.689.5 -1.586.9 +1.1close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.5 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
JL Audio 12W6V2-D425 +2.80.45 +0.0179.9 -17.312.7 +1.786.9 +1.1close+

Compare the closest 3 against the RSS315HFA-8 v2016 →

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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