18 Sound 15TLW3000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.44 |
| Qes | 0.46 |
| Qms | 10.5 |
| Vas | 140 L |
| Sd | 881 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.4 T·m |
| Mms | 157 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 91 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 88.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-15-2KW-8 | 39.67 -2.33 | 0.44 = | 142.51 +2.51 | 7.4 -1.6 | 94.9 -0.6 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.4 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ciare FXE 15-4 | 40.6 -1.4 | 0.406 -0.03 | 131 -9 | 8.4 -0.6 | 96.5 +1 | close | 800 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.4 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2216Nd | 36 -6 | 0.444 = | 140.7 +0.7 | 7.6 -1.4 | 95.1 -0.4 | close | 600 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.6 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 15 PFS 3 | 39 -3 | 0.45 +0.01 | 135.5 -4.5 | 7 -2 | 95.9 +0.4 | close | 500 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KappaLITE 3015LF | 44 +2 | 0.46 +0.02 | 150.9 +10.9 | 9.6 +0.6 | 98.4 +2.9 | close | 450 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 15N630 v2015 | 39 -3 | 0.422 -0.02 | 152 +12 | 7.8 -1.2 | 96.2 +0.7 | close | 600 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence DEFINIMAX 4015 LF | 42 = | 0.5 +0.06 | 115.5 -24.5 | 9 = | 96 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MC500 | 46 +4 | 0.45 +0.01 | 134 -6 | 8 -1 | 98 +2.5 | close | 500 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Lavoce WAF154.02 | 40 -2 | 0.39 -0.05 | 131 -9 | 7.9 -1.1 | 94.8 -0.7 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.9 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N630 | 39 -3 | 0.42 -0.02 | 152 +12 | 8 -1 | 98 +2.5 | close | 600 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
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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