18 Sound 15CX1000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 48 Hz |
| Qts | 0.304 |
| Qes | 0.32 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 132.5 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 21 T·m |
| Mms | 85 g |
| Pe | 850 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 150 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 30 L |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 15MB1000 | 48 = | 0.31 +0.01 | 132.5 = | 6 = | 98 -2.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NTLW2500 | 45 -3 | 0.3 = | 143 +10.5 | 8 +2 | 100.5 +0.3 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton 15NMB500 | 44.74 -3.26 | 0.292 -0.01 | 127.95 -4.55 | 7.75 +1.75 | 100.5 +0.3 | close | 500 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 14 CXN 6 | 45 -3 | 0.28 -0.02 | 131 -1.5 | 5.6 -0.4 | 100 -0.2 | close | 400 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.6 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15B450 / 15B450A / 15B450A2 | 45.08 -2.92 | 0.286 -0.02 | 146.85 +14.35 | 6.75 +0.75 | 100 -0.2 | close | 450 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| PD PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 -1.8 | 0.294 -0.01 | 126.4 -6.1 | 5.3 -0.7 | 99 -1.2 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 -1.8 | 0.294 -0.01 | 126.4 -6.1 | 5.3 -0.7 | 99 -1.2 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD 1550/2 | 46.2 -1.8 | 0.294 -0.01 | 126 -6.5 | 5.3 -0.7 | 99 -1.2 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Precision Devices 1550/2 | 46.2 -1.8 | 0.294 -0.01 | 126 -6.5 | 5.3 -0.7 | 99 -1.2 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 15S801 | 48 = | 0.32 +0.02 | 113 -19.5 | 6 = | 98.9 -1.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15CX1000 →
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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