Visaton TIW 400-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 23 Hz |
| Qts | 0.35 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 5.97 |
| Vas | 300 L |
| Sd | 755 cm² |
| Xmax | 27 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 120 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 91.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 62 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 97.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo Integrity HT 15 | 18.5 -4.5 | 0.349 = | 220 -80 | 24.7 -2.3 | 91.1 -0.7 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 24.7 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton TIW400 | 23 = | 0.348 = | 300 = | 10.6 -16.4 | 93.3 +1.5 | usable | Xmax 10.6 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio TS400D-4 TITANIC MK 4 | 17.1 -5.9 | 0.367 +0.02 | 261 -39 | 18.8 -8.2 | 90.3 -1.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 18.8 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Acoustics SB42FHC75-6 | 22.5 -0.5 | 0.372 +0.02 | 318 +18 | 10.1 -16.9 | 94 +2.2 | usable | Xmax 10.1 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TC Sounds TC2000 vp | 18 -5 | 0.323 -0.03 | 267 -33 | 14 -13 | 92.5 +0.7 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 14 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| AE Speakers SBP15-8 | 21.3 -1.7 | 0.432 +0.08 | 364 +64 | 14 -13 | 92.3 +0.5 | usable | Xmax 14 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio RSS390HF-4 | 18 -5 | 0.423 +0.07 | 281.8 -18.2 | 14 -13 | 91.1 -0.7 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 14 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| AE Speakers SBP15-4 | 21.3 -1.7 | 0.432 +0.08 | 364 +64 | 14 -13 | 95.4 +3.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 14 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio DCS385-4 | 17.5 -5.5 | 0.389 +0.04 | 311 +11 | 9.3 -17.7 | 91.8 = | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.3 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio ST385-8 | 18.8 -4.2 | 0.317 -0.03 | 301 +1 | 7.9 -19.1 | 91.2 -0.6 | usable | Xmax 7.9 mm < 27 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the TIW 400-8 →
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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