PHL Audio 3490
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 54 Hz |
| Qts | 0.258 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 5.9 |
| Vas | 28 L |
| Sd | 324 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.2 mm |
| Re | 4.2 Ω |
| Bl | 15.5 T·m |
| Mms | 45.7 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 200 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 10NDL64 | 56 +2 | 0.26 = | 31 +3 | 6 +1.8 | 97 +0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 10 NW 64 | 50 -4 | 0.255 = | 27.5 -0.5 | 4.3 +0.1 | 94.9 -2 | close | + | |
| B&C 10 NDL 64 | 56 +2 | 0.267 +0.01 | 31 +3 | 4 -0.2 | 96.2 -0.7 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA 10 K 3 PL 4 Ohms | 56 +2 | 0.265 +0.01 | 29.2 +1.2 | 4 -0.2 | 98.9 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 4.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 3420 | 53 -1 | 0.256 = | 35 +7 | 4.3 +0.1 | 97.6 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 10LW30/N v2017 | 55 +1 | 0.29 +0.03 | 28 = | 5.1 +0.9 | 95 -1.9 | close | + | |
| SICA 10 K 3 PL 8 Ohms | 55.9 +1.9 | 0.276 +0.02 | 32.6 +4.6 | 4 -0.2 | 96.7 -0.2 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA 10K3PL | 56 +2 | 0.276 +0.02 | 32.6 +4.6 | 4 -0.2 | 96.7 -0.2 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 10MC500Nd | 58 +4 | 0.24 -0.02 | 29 +1 | 8 +3.8 | 97 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 10FH500 | 60 +6 | 0.26 = | 25.8 -2.2 | 7.5 +3.3 | 96 -0.9 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 3490 →
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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