PHL Audio 3420
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 53 Hz |
| Qts | 0.256 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 4.9 |
| Vas | 35 L |
| Sd | 356 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.3 mm |
| Re | 4.2 Ω |
| Bl | 15.4 T·m |
| Mms | 45.8 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 196 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF MB 10N251 | 55 +2 | 0.271 +0.02 | 38.8 +3.8 | 4.6 +0.3 | 97.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 3540 | 50 -3 | 0.266 +0.01 | 35 = | 4.5 +0.2 | 99.7 +2.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 10 PS 26 (prodance) | 53.4 +0.4 | 0.267 +0.01 | 39.5 +4.5 | 5.4 +1.1 | 96.8 -0.8 | close | + | |
| SICA 10 K 3 PL 8 Ohms v2017 | 50.6 -2.4 | 0.256 = | 40 +5 | 4 -0.3 | 96.7 -0.9 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 10NDL64 | 56 +3 | 0.26 = | 31 -4 | 6 +1.7 | 97 -0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 10NTLS2000 | 50 -3 | 0.26 = | 38 +3 | 7.4 +3.1 | 97 -0.6 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 3490 | 54 +1 | 0.258 = | 28 -7 | 4.2 -0.1 | 96.9 -0.7 | close | Xmax 4.2 mm < 4.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Volt BM2500.5 PA | 52 -1 | 0.25 -0.01 | 43 +8 | 4 -0.3 | 97.5 -0.1 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 10 K 3 PL | 50.6 -2.4 | 0.26 = | 40 +5 | 6.5 +2.2 | 96.7 -0.9 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3010 H0 | 61.4 +8.4 | 0.263 +0.01 | 37.2 +2.2 | 4.4 +0.1 | 98.7 +1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 3420 →
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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