18 Sound 15ND930
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.4 |
| Qms | 9.5 |
| Vas | 195 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.5 mm |
| Re | 10.9 Ω |
| Bl | 24.2 T·m |
| Mms | 92 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 85.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 15FH520 v2025 | 36 -2 | 0.394 = | 186.5 -8.5 | 8.8 +1.3 | 96.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15CMV2 | 37 -1 | 0.391 = | 188 -7 | 6.5 -1 | 96.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH520 | 36 -2 | 0.39 = | 186.5 -8.5 | 8.75 +1.25 | 98 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 15W750 | 39 +1 | 0.37 -0.02 | 218 +23 | 8 +0.5 | 97 = | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500A | 35 -3 | 0.394 = | 217.4 +22.4 | 9 +1.5 | 97.1 +0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH520 v2018 | 38 = | 0.394 = | 156.6 -38.4 | 8.5 +1 | 96.7 -0.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Cyrille Audio GM38F76P | 38.8 +0.8 | 0.419 +0.03 | 192.6 -2.4 | 6.6 -0.9 | 97.7 +0.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.6 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15W750 | 40 +2 | 0.42 +0.03 | 182 -13 | 8 +0.5 | 98 +1 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 15-600 LF | 40 +2 | 0.364 -0.03 | 188 -7 | 6.9 -0.6 | 97.9 +0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.9 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence Kl3015CX-8 vp | 38 = | 0.438 +0.05 | 219.7 +24.7 | 7.8 +0.3 | 97.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15ND930 →
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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