18 Sound 15LW2400
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.23 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 4.2 |
| Vas | 191 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.5 mm |
| Re | 2.7 Ω |
| Bl | 18 T·m |
| Mms | 135 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 142 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF LF15N401 | 34 = | 0.22 -0.01 | 160 -31 | 9 -0.5 | 97 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 900 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH510 | 35 +1 | 0.26 +0.03 | 191.8 +0.8 | 9.25 -0.25 | 98 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.25 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND930 | 35 +1 | 0.24 +0.01 | 182 -9 | 7.5 -2 | 97 = | close | 500 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1500 | 34 = | 0.28 +0.05 | 195 +4 | 9 -0.5 | 96 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 | 33 -1 | 0.28 +0.05 | 209.5 +18.5 | 9.45 -0.05 | 97 = | close | 500 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.45 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND930 | 36 +2 | 0.22 -0.01 | 206 +15 | 7.5 -2 | 98 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Electro-Voice EVM-15W vp | 31.7 -2.3 | 0.237 +0.01 | 189.1 -1.9 | 6.6 -2.9 | 97.6 +0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.6 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NW100 | 33 -1 | 0.22 -0.01 | 139 -52 | 9 -0.5 | 97 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oxygen JET 2 15 | 33 -1 | 0.245 +0.01 | 178 -13 | 11 +1.5 | 101.3 +4.3 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15/554K | 35 +1 | 0.243 +0.01 | 227 +36 | 8 -1.5 | 98.7 +1.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 600 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15LW2400 →
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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