PHL Audio 3860
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 10" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 75 Hz |
| Qts | 0.172 |
| Qes | 0.18 |
| Qms | 3.9 |
| Vas | 25 L |
| Sd | 373 cm² |
| Xmax | 2 mm |
| Re | 4.6 Ω |
| Bl | 20.6 T·m |
| Mms | 35.1 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 102.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 417 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Devices PD107 | 74.4 -0.6 | 0.158 -0.01 | 20.78 -4.22 | 2.5 +0.5 | 99 -3.1 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 10M600 | 70 -5 | 0.23 +0.06 | 25.6 +0.6 | 4 +2 | 102 -0.1 | usable | + | |
| PHL Audio 3450 | 80 +5 | 0.242 +0.07 | 25 = | 2.2 +0.2 | 100.8 -1.3 | usable | + | |
| PHL Audio 3860 v2014 | 86 +11 | 0.211 +0.04 | 21 -4 | 1.9 -0.1 | 102 -0.1 | usable | Xmax 1.9 mm < 2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Electro-Voice EVM-10M | 65 -10 | 0.17 = | 40 +15 | 2.8 +0.8 | 101.8 -0.3 | usable | + | |
| RCF 10 CX251 | 72 -3 | 0.237 +0.07 | 25 = | 3 +1 | 99.6 -2.5 | usable | + | |
| RCF CX 10 N 251 | 72 -3 | 0.237 +0.07 | 25 = | 3 +1 | 99.6 -2.5 | usable | + | |
| RCF CX 10N251 | 72 -3 | 0.237 +0.07 | 25 = | 3 +1 | 99.6 -2.5 | usable | + | |
| RCF CX 10N251 v2015 | 72 -3 | 0.237 +0.07 | 25 = | 3 +1 | 99.6 -2.5 | usable | + | |
| P.Audio P10/100MB | 73 -2 | 0.234 +0.06 | 26.7 +1.7 | 2.5 +0.5 | 99.1 -3 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 3860 →
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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