18 Sound 15NLW9300
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.26 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 6.7 |
| Vas | 170 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 24.4 T·m |
| Mms | 107 g |
| Pe | 800 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 144 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 26.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 15N830V2 | 39.5 +0.5 | 0.27 +0.01 | 159 -11 | 8 = | 97.1 +0.1 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 550 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND940 | 39 = | 0.26 = | 170 = | 9.5 +1.5 | 99 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 600 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 v2015 | 39 = | 0.263 = | 170 = | 7.2 -0.8 | 98.9 +1.9 | close | Xmax 7.2 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15PS76-8 | 38 -1 | 0.26 = | 164 -6 | 7.5 -0.5 | 99 +2 | close | 550 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N830vv2 | 37 -2 | 0.27 +0.01 | 159 -11 | 8 = | 96 -1 | close | + | |
| RCF LF15G401 | 36 -3 | 0.26 = | 150 -20 | 9 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| RCF LF15Y408 | 36 -3 | 0.26 = | 150 -20 | 9 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| RCF L15P400 | 36 -3 | 0.25 -0.01 | 160 -10 | 8 = | 96.3 -0.7 | close | 400 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XBN | 38 -1 | 0.279 +0.02 | 168 -2 | 7.5 -0.5 | 98.1 +1.1 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SICA 15 K3 PL-8 | 40 +1 | 0.27 +0.01 | 166.1 -3.9 | 6.5 -1.5 | 97.6 +0.6 | close | 400 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15NLW9300 →
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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