18 Sound 15TLW3000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.41 |
| Qms | 9.8 |
| Vas | 80 L |
| Sd | 881 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 2.5 Ω |
| Bl | 18 T·m |
| Mms | 177 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 107 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 35 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 15XL1200 | 40 -4 | 0.4 +0.01 | 86.9 +6.9 | 12.45 +3.45 | 95 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15LEX1600/Nd | 41 -3 | 0.359 -0.03 | 91 +11 | 8.9 -0.1 | 95.8 +0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.9 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15SW1300ND | 44 = | 0.361 -0.03 | 89.6 +9.6 | 7.8 -1.2 | 97 +2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15LEX1600Nd | 41 -3 | 0.36 -0.03 | 91 +11 | 14.5 +5.5 | 96 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL 15WT3000 | 41 -3 | 0.44 +0.05 | 76.3 -3.7 | 10.6 +1.6 | 92.5 -2.5 | close | + | |
| Ciare 15.00SW | 38.2 -5.8 | 0.415 +0.02 | 77 -3 | 8.4 -0.6 | 92.6 -2.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.4 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15P1000FE | 45 +1 | 0.368 -0.02 | 85.9 +5.9 | 6.9 -2.1 | 97.1 +2.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.9 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio PA385S-8 v2018 | 37.7 -6.3 | 0.373 -0.02 | 80.4 +0.4 | 7.2 -1.8 | 93.6 -1.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.2 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15BG100 | 36 -8 | 0.44 +0.05 | 83 +3 | 10.5 +1.5 | 94.5 -0.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Ciare 15.00 SW | 38.2 -5.8 | 0.41 +0.02 | 77 -3 | 11.5 +2.5 | 91.7 -3.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15TLW3000 →
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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