Focal 10V 516 (J)
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 22.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.32 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 6.38 |
| Vas | 179.79 L |
| Sd | 360 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.75 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 10.5 T·m |
| Mms | 51.4 g |
| Pe | 75 W |
| Sensitivity | 89.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 66 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 46.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAS L26RFX/P | 20 -2.3 | 0.33 +0.01 | 171 -8.79 | 7 +3.25 | 88.5 -1 | close | + | |
| Morel H 10.1 | 25 +2.7 | 0.344 +0.02 | 191 +11.21 | 4.3 +0.55 | 91.2 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Eton 11-581/50 HEX | 21 -1.3 | 0.296 -0.02 | 153 -26.79 | 5 +1.25 | 90.5 +1 | close | + | |
| Vifa WCF265 | 24 +1.7 | 0.305 -0.02 | 155.9 -23.89 | 5 +1.25 | 91.5 +2 | close | + | |
| Scan-Speak 25W/8567-SE | 22 -0.3 | 0.367 +0.05 | 159 -20.79 | 7.5 +3.75 | 89.4 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Eton 11-581/50 HEX v2015 | 23 +0.7 | 0.299 -0.02 | 151 -28.79 | 5 +1.25 | 91.6 +2.1 | close | + | |
| Focal 10V 516J | 22.3 = | 0.39 +0.07 | 180 +0.21 | 7.5 +3.75 | 90.7 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Peerless 850146 | 22.6 +0.3 | 0.346 +0.03 | 144.4 -35.39 | 7.5 +3.75 | 89.8 +0.3 | close | + | |
| SEAS L26RFX | 20 -2.3 | 0.341 +0.02 | 166 -13.79 | 7 +3.25 | 88.2 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Vifa P25WO-00-08 | 24 +1.7 | 0.278 -0.04 | 178 -1.79 | 4 +0.25 | 92.6 +3.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 10V 516 (J) →
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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