Focal 10WM
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 31 Hz |
| Qts | 0.683 |
| Qes | 0.76 |
| Qms | 6.7 |
| Vas | 28 L |
| Sd | 327 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.2 mm |
| Re | 4 Ω |
| Bl | 12 T·m |
| Mms | 141.1 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 85.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 41 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 389.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal SUB10WM | 31 = | 0.683 = | 28 = | 8.5 -0.7 | 86.5 +1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Alpine SWE-1042 | 33 +2 | 0.66 -0.02 | 33 +5 | 11.7 +2.5 | 84.1 -1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| Hertz Audio DS 250.3 | 36 +5 | 0.62 -0.06 | 29 +1 | 10 +0.8 | 84.8 -0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| JL Audio 10W0V3-4 | 32.09 +1.09 | 0.604 -0.08 | 31 +3 | 11.4 +2.2 | 84.07 -1.33 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| JL Audio 10W0V3-4 | 32.1 +1.1 | 0.604 -0.08 | 31 +3 | 8.7 -0.5 | 86.7 +1.3 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 9.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| HiVi CS100B | 31 = | 0.653 -0.03 | 34.2 +6.2 | 7 -2.2 | 86.8 +1.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 9.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Earthquake Sound DB-10 | 26 -5 | 0.7 +0.02 | 30.5 +2.5 | 19.1 +9.9 | 87 +1.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| hertz Hertz Audio ML2500.3 | 33 +2 | 0.598 -0.09 | 23.5 -4.5 | 10.3 +1.1 | 87.8 +2.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Polk Audio DB1040 | 35 +4 | 0.55 -0.13 | 28.3 +0.3 | 7.5 -1.7 | 85 -0.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 270 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 9.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| American Bass SL 104 | 33.6 +2.6 | 0.52 -0.16 | 26.8 -1.2 | 8.5 -0.7 | 84.3 -1.1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 10WM →
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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