18 Sound 15W1301
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 48 Hz |
| Qts | 0.355 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 8.5 |
| Vas | 123 L |
| Sd | 885 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 21 T·m |
| Mms | 98.1 g |
| Pe | 800 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 130 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 41.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCF MB 15N301 | 48 = | 0.36 +0.01 | 134 +11 | 5.6 -0.4 | 99.2 -0.1 | close | 500 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.6 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PD 156 | 50.2 +2.2 | 0.378 +0.02 | 120.2 -2.8 | 6.6 +0.6 | 99.2 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 156 | 50.2 +2.2 | 0.378 +0.02 | 120.2 -2.8 | 6.6 +0.6 | 99.2 -0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 NDL 88 | 45 -3 | 0.34 -0.01 | 126 +3 | 6.6 +0.6 | 99.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15W1300 | 46 -2 | 0.361 +0.01 | 138 +15 | 6 = | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF v1 | 46 -2 | 0.372 +0.02 | 127.5 +4.5 | 6.4 +0.4 | 98.6 -0.7 | close | 600 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton 15MB35 | 47.7 -0.3 | 0.336 -0.02 | 115.1 -7.9 | 6.75 +0.75 | 100 +0.7 | close | + | |
| B&C 15NDL88 | 45 -3 | 0.34 -0.01 | 126 +3 | 8 +2 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15S801 | 48 = | 0.32 -0.03 | 113 -10 | 6 = | 98.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15S801-8 | 48 = | 0.32 -0.03 | 113 -10 | 6 = | 98.9 -0.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15W1301 →
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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