TVM ARA 390-00/8 v2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 25 Hz |
| Qts | 0.399 |
| Qes | 0.44 |
| Qms | 4.3 |
| Vas | 320 L |
| Sd | 829 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 6.9 Ω |
| Bl | 17.3 T·m |
| Mms | 122 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 57 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 149.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal 15K 8711 | 23.9 -1.1 | 0.362 -0.04 | 321.3 +1.3 | 6 +0.5 | 93.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Focal 15WX | 24.4 -0.6 | 0.353 -0.05 | 318.9 -1.1 | 6 +0.5 | 93.5 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 15WX | 24.4 -0.6 | 0.353 -0.05 | 318.9 -1.1 | 6 +0.5 | 93.5 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 15KX | 25.8 +0.8 | 0.384 -0.02 | 280.3 -39.7 | 6 +0.5 | 93.8 +0.6 | close | + | |
| ATC PA100-375 STD | 26 +1 | 0.377 -0.02 | 358 +38 | 5.6 +0.1 | 95.1 +1.9 | close | 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
| SB Acoustics SB42FHC75-6 | 22.5 -2.5 | 0.372 -0.03 | 318 -2 | 10.1 +4.6 | 94 +0.8 | close | + | |
| JBL GT 152 | 24 -1 | 0.393 -0.01 | 319 -1 | 7.6 +2.1 | 97.9 +4.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Visaton TIW400 | 23 -2 | 0.348 -0.05 | 300 -20 | 10.6 +5.1 | 93.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| GRS 15PT-8 | 28 +3 | 0.415 +0.02 | 242 -78 | 7.8 +2.3 | 93.2 = | usable | + | |
| Adire Audio TEMPEST DVC 4 Ohms config | 18.8 -6.2 | 0.377 -0.02 | 317 -3 | 8.2 +2.7 | 92.8 -0.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
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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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