SICA 21 S 4 PL
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 21.5" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 38.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.431 |
| Qes | 0.48 |
| Qms | 4.19 |
| Vas | 229.8 L |
| Sd | 1661.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.4 mm |
| Re | 3.51 Ω |
| Bl | 22.5 T·m |
| Mms | 284.9 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 81 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 135.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.Audio SD-21 | 41 +2.3 | 0.412 -0.02 | 200.6 -29.2 | 5.7 -0.7 | 98.8 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.7 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 21 SW 115 | 32.5 -6.2 | 0.404 -0.03 | 268.7 +38.9 | 9.9 +3.5 | 99.2 -0.8 | usable | + | |
| Beyma 21L50 | 33 -5.7 | 0.434 = | 300 +70.2 | 7.9 +1.5 | 97 -3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 21SW1600ND | 33 -5.7 | 0.382 -0.05 | 268 +38.2 | 8.9 +2.5 | 97.6 -2.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio IMF HP-21W | 36.4 -2.3 | 0.463 +0.03 | 384.4 +154.6 | 6.6 +0.2 | 99.1 -0.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 21 SW 115 v2015 | 33 -5.7 | 0.353 -0.08 | 278 +48.2 | 9.3 +2.9 | 100.6 +0.6 | usable | + | |
| RCF LF 21N551 | 35 -3.7 | 0.331 -0.1 | 200 -29.8 | 7.7 +1.3 | 97.7 -2.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce SAF214.50 | 30 -8.7 | 0.435 = | 267 +37.2 | 11.6 +5.2 | 95.6 -4.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ciare NDC 21-5 | 32.2 -6.5 | 0.344 -0.09 | 270.8 +41 | 8.8 +2.4 | 97.2 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 21 SW 152 v2013 | 32 -6.7 | 0.297 -0.13 | 200 -29.8 | 7.5 +1.1 | 99.5 -0.5 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 21 S 4 PL →
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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