18 Sound 15LW1401
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.26 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 7.21 |
| Vas | 127 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 3.5 Ω |
| Bl | 22 T·m |
| Mms | 125 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 144 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 19.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 15HP1020 | 40 +1 | 0.27 +0.01 | 126.6 -0.4 | 9 = | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9401 | 39 = | 0.26 = | 134 +7 | 10 +1 | 97.5 -0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15FX600 | 38 -1 | 0.27 +0.01 | 128.3 +1.3 | 11.25 +2.25 | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 | 42 +3 | 0.27 +0.01 | 131 +4 | 9 = | 98 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9401 | 40 +1 | 0.25 -0.01 | 114 -13 | 10 +1 | 97.5 -0.5 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15LW1410 | 42 +3 | 0.27 +0.01 | 131 +4 | 8.5 -0.5 | 98.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.5 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N840V2-8 | 35.6 -3.4 | 0.268 +0.01 | 130 +3 | 8.7 -0.3 | 97.2 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.7 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 4 Ohms | 39 = | 0.26 = | 127 = | 7.4 -1.6 | 100 +2 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 6030 | 38 -1 | 0.264 = | 130 +3 | 7.2 -1.8 | 97.6 -0.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.2 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 TBX 40 | 38 -1 | 0.277 +0.02 | 131 +4 | 7.8 -1.2 | 97.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15LW1401 →
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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