18 Sound 15NLW4500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 35 Hz |
| Qts | 0.2 |
| Qes | 0.21 |
| Qms | 6.38 |
| Vas | 126 L |
| Sd | 881 cm² |
| Xmax | 14.5 mm |
| Re | 3 Ω |
| Bl | 24.4 T·m |
| Mms | 198 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 167 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 11 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 15XL2400 | 32 -3 | 0.21 +0.01 | 113.9 -12.1 | 17.67 +3.17 | 96 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15SW115 | 34 -1 | 0.22 +0.02 | 105 -21 | 13.5 -1 | 96 -0.6 | close | Xmax 13.5 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15QLEX1600Fe | 33 -2 | 0.21 +0.01 | 102 -24 | 13 -1.5 | 96 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15SW115 | 35 = | 0.24 +0.04 | 110 -16 | 13.5 -1 | 96 -0.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13.5 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW4500 | 35 = | 0.26 +0.06 | 111 -15 | 14.5 = | 96.3 -0.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF15N451 | 35 = | 0.18 -0.02 | 125 -1 | 9 -5.5 | 97 +0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15DS115 | 33 -2 | 0.17 -0.03 | 94 -32 | 16.5 +2 | 97 +0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15NW100 | 33 -2 | 0.22 +0.02 | 139 +13 | 9 -5.5 | 97 +0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NW100 | 34 -1 | 0.23 +0.03 | 126.1 +0.1 | 9 -5.5 | 95 -1.6 | usable | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Radian 2216Neo | 40 +5 | 0.19 -0.01 | 114 -12 | 9 -5.5 | 96.5 -0.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 800 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15NLW4500 →
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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