Tannoy DC 386
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 19.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.209 |
| Qes | 0.22 |
| Qms | 4.27 |
| Vas | 450 L |
| Sd | 683 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 17.1 T·m |
| Mms | 93.9 g |
| Pe | 85 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 90 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 43.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis 40RCA15 vp1 | 21 +1.2 | 0.231 +0.02 | 450 = | 5 +1 | 96.7 +1.1 | close | + | |
| TAD TL-1602 | 21 +1.2 | 0.212 = | 519 +69 | 5.5 +1.5 | 96.3 +0.7 | close | + | |
| TAD TL-1602 A | 21 +1.2 | 0.212 = | 519 +69 | 5.5 +1.5 | 96.3 +0.7 | close | + | |
| JBL 2234H | 23 +3.2 | 0.222 +0.01 | 458.7 +8.7 | 5.1 +1.1 | 96.7 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Supravox 400 GN-A | 23 +3.2 | 0.196 -0.01 | 448 -2 | 5 +1 | 97.2 +1.6 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-400HT | 21 +1.2 | 0.241 +0.03 | 410 -40 | 4 = | 94.8 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Gauss 4583F | 22 +2.2 | 0.197 -0.01 | 432 -18 | 6.3 +2.3 | 97.1 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Usher Audio 1503HM | 21 +1.2 | 0.222 +0.01 | 528.8 +78.8 | 5.5 +1.5 | 97.2 +1.6 | close | + | |
| AE Speakers TD15H+ 8 Ohms | 22 +2.2 | 0.211 = | 363.4 -86.6 | 7 +3 | 95.3 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Fluxmag 1504B | 22.5 +2.7 | 0.224 +0.02 | 433.8 -16.2 | 7.3 +3.3 | 97 +1.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DC 386 →
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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