Monacor SP-252E
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.503 |
| Qes | 0.6 |
| Qms | 3.13 |
| Vas | 57 L |
| Sd | 353 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 3.75 Ω |
| Bl | 8.5 T·m |
| Mms | 44 g |
| Pe | 75 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 70 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 58.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCM Electronics 55-2981 | 41.8 -0.2 | 0.54 +0.04 | 58.1 +1.1 | 3.9 -0.1 | 91.1 -2.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3.9 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA255-8 | 46.4 +4.4 | 0.484 -0.02 | 59 +2 | 5 +1 | 94.6 +0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Mercuriale PTR 256 M0 | 50 +8 | 0.498 -0.01 | 56.9 -0.1 | 3.5 -0.5 | 94.2 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3.5 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence EMINATOR 2010 | 41 -1 | 0.582 +0.08 | 61.4 +4.4 | 5 +1 | 93.9 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Focal 10P08 vp | 43.2 +1.2 | 0.56 +0.06 | 65 +8 | 5.5 +1.5 | 93.9 +0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Cobalt CS 10 SCV | 34 -8 | 0.504 = | 56 -1 | 4.3 +0.3 | 91.7 -2 | close | + | |
| STX W.25.300.8.MC | 51 +9 | 0.483 -0.02 | 59 +2 | 4 = | 95.2 +1.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Tannoy DC 2513 | 42.4 +0.4 | 0.544 +0.04 | 58 +1 | 3 -1 | 90.7 -3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 30 W vs 75 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Realistic 40-9006 | 39 -3 | 0.452 -0.05 | 62 +5 | 6.7 +2.7 | 91.8 -1.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence BETA10 | 53 +11 | 0.489 -0.01 | 60.1 +3.1 | 5 +1 | 95.8 +2.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SP-252E →
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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