Dayton Audio RSS315HFA-8 v2016
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 22.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.444 |
| Qes | 0.54 |
| Qms | 2.5 |
| Vas | 97.2 L |
| Sd | 506 cm² |
| Xmax | 11 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 17.9 T·m |
| Mms | 189.8 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 85.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 41 · 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
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity KAPPA PERFECT 12.1 | 23.32 +1.12 | 0.44 = | 99.97 +2.77 | 14.15 +3.15 | 86.2 +0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| CSS Audio TRIO12 vp | 22 -0.2 | 0.429 -0.02 | 97 -0.2 | 10 -1 | 88.5 +2.7 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12W1V2-8 | 24.98 +2.78 | 0.458 +0.01 | 100.15 +2.95 | 9.5 -1.5 | 86.8 +1 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.5 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Tang Band WQ-1858 | 20 -2.2 | 0.451 +0.01 | 116 +18.8 | 13.3 +2.3 | 85.3 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDITOR RSB-300 | 25 +2.8 | 0.466 +0.02 | 93 -4.2 | 10.2 -0.8 | 87.4 +1.6 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.2 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity REFERENCE 1240W | 25.4 +3.2 | 0.47 +0.03 | 84.4 -12.8 | 11.5 +0.5 | 86.3 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| Infinity REFERENCE 1250W | 25.4 +3.2 | 0.47 +0.03 | 84.4 -12.8 | 11.5 +0.5 | 86.3 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| Soundstream R1-12 | 21.5 -0.7 | 0.465 +0.02 | 81.1 -16.1 | 18 +7 | 84.8 -1 | close | + | |
| JL Audio 12W1V2-4 | 23.68 +1.48 | 0.414 -0.03 | 105.876 +8.68 | 9.5 -1.5 | 86.9 +1.1 | close | 4 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-D4 | 25 +2.8 | 0.45 +0.01 | 79.9 -17.3 | 12.7 +1.7 | 86.9 +1.1 | close | + |
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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