Sica 8 M 1.5 CS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 8" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 460 Hz |
| Qts | 1.82 |
| Qes | 2.13 |
| Qms | 12.36 |
| Vas | 0.7 L |
| Sd | 213.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 1 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 9.83 T·m |
| Mms | 11.6 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 216 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | Qts too high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence ALPHA-8MRA | 514 +54 | 1.42 -0.4 | 0.8 +0.1 | 1.6 +0.6 | 100.9 +2.2 | usable | + | |
| B&C 8NSM64 | 245 -215 | 0.43 -1.39 | 1.5 +0.8 | 2 +1 | 100 +1.3 | risky | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 8NSM64 | 245 -215 | 0.34 -1.48 | 1.5 +0.8 | 2 +1 | 100 +1.3 | risky | + | |
| 18 Sound 8NM610 | 260 -200 | 0.23 -1.59 | 1.6 +0.9 | 3 +2 | 104 +5.3 | risky | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 8NM610 | 260 -200 | 0.21 -1.61 | 1.5 +0.8 | 3 +2 | 104 +5.3 | risky | + | |
| Faital PRO 8FE400 | 100 -360 | 0.53 -1.29 | 9.4 +8.7 | 4.77 +3.77 | 96 -2.7 | risky | + | |
| Faital PRO 8FE400 | 100 -360 | 0.48 -1.34 | 9.9 +9.2 | 4.87 +3.87 | 96 -2.7 | risky | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 8MB710 | 108 -352 | 0.32 -1.5 | 9 +8.3 | 2.25 +1.25 | 99.5 +0.8 | risky | + | |
| 18 Sound 8MB720 | 108 -352 | 0.32 -1.5 | 9 +8.3 | 2.25 +1.25 | 99.5 +0.8 | risky | + | |
| Faital PRO 8PR155 | 85 -375 | 0.46 -1.36 | 10.6 +9.9 | 3.57 +2.57 | 97 -1.7 | risky | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 8 M 1.5 CS →
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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