Visaton TIW400
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 23 Hz |
| Qts | 0.348 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 5.97 |
| Vas | 300 L |
| Sd | 755 cm² |
| Xmax | 10.6 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 127.5 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 62 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 95.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB Acoustics SB42FHC75-6 | 22.5 -0.5 | 0.372 +0.02 | 318 +18 | 10.1 -0.5 | 94 +0.7 | close | Xmax 10.1 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton TIW 400-8 | 23 = | 0.35 = | 300 = | 27 +16.4 | 91.8 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Focal 15WX | 24.4 +1.4 | 0.353 +0.01 | 318.9 +18.9 | 6 -4.6 | 93.5 +0.2 | usable | 225 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15WX | 24.4 +1.4 | 0.353 +0.01 | 318.9 +18.9 | 6 -4.6 | 93.5 +0.2 | usable | 225 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 15K 8711 | 23.9 +0.9 | 0.362 +0.01 | 321.3 +21.3 | 6 -4.6 | 93.3 = | usable | 225 W vs 300 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TC Sounds TC2000 vp | 18 -5 | 0.323 -0.02 | 267 -33 | 14 +3.4 | 92.5 -0.8 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Cerwin-Vega VEGA 154 | 23 = | 0.358 +0.01 | 181.2 -118.8 | 9.4 -1.2 | 93.2 -0.1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.4 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Adire Audio TEMPEST DVC 4 Ohms config | 18.8 -4.2 | 0.377 +0.03 | 317 +17 | 8.2 -2.4 | 92.8 -0.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.2 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| AE Speakers SBP15-8 | 21.3 -1.7 | 0.432 +0.08 | 364 +64 | 14 +3.4 | 92.3 -1 | usable | + | |
| Dayton Audio DCS385-4 | 17.5 -5.5 | 0.389 +0.04 | 311 +11 | 9.3 -1.3 | 91.8 -1.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.3 mm < 10.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the TIW400 →
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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