Eminence KAPPALITE™ KL3010LF-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45 Hz |
| Qts | 0.31 |
| Qes | 0.33 |
| Qms | 6.95 |
| Vas | 47.33 L |
| Sd | 376.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.52 mm |
| Re | 7.03 Ω |
| Bl | 17.98 T·m |
| Mms | 53 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 136 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 11.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma 10G40 v2016 | 45 = | 0.306 = | 49 +1.67 | 6.6 -1.92 | 94.5 +2.5 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10"G40 | 45 = | 0.3 -0.01 | 49 +1.67 | 7 -1.52 | 95 +3 | close | Xmax 7 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA 10 S 3 CP v2017 | 43 -2 | 0.313 = | 39.9 -7.43 | 7 -1.52 | 93.6 +1.6 | close | Xmax 7 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10MW/ND | 49 +4 | 0.32 +0.01 | 40.7 -6.63 | 7.5 -1.02 | 93.5 +1.5 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 10RS350 | 40 -5 | 0.31 = | 40.6 -6.73 | 7.17 -1.35 | 91 -1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.17 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 10 S 3 CP | 42 -3 | 0.3 -0.01 | 42.8 -4.53 | 7 -1.52 | 94 +2 | close | Xmax 7 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3010LF-4 vp | 43.1 -1.9 | 0.281 -0.03 | 49.3 +1.97 | 8.4 -0.12 | 96.5 +4.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.4 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio ST255-8 | 41.1 -3.9 | 0.31 = | 48.7 +1.37 | 5.5 -3.02 | 93.3 +1.3 | usable | 250 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10LW30 | 42 -3 | 0.293 -0.02 | 55 +7.67 | 7 -1.52 | 94.6 +2.6 | usable | Xmax 7 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 10PR320 | 48 +3 | 0.29 -0.02 | 52.7 +5.37 | 7.37 -1.15 | 96 +4 | usable | 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.37 mm < 8.52 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPALITE™ KL3010LF-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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