18 Sound 15W200 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 32 Hz |
| Qts | 0.35 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 3.4 |
| Vas | 268.7 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 6.3 Ω |
| Bl | 17.4 T·m |
| Mms | 93.2 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 82 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 87.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fostex W 200 | 32 = | 0.35 = | 268.7 = | 5.2 -0.8 | 96.6 = | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.2 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR400 vp | 32.8 +0.8 | 0.332 -0.02 | 263.2 -5.5 | 5.8 -0.2 | 98 +1.4 | close | Xmax 5.8 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| MCM Electronics 55-2963 | 32 = | 0.386 +0.04 | 286 +17.3 | 6.5 +0.5 | 95.8 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Eminence EMINATOR 2515 | 28.7 -3.3 | 0.367 +0.02 | 274.8 +6.1 | 6 = | 97.6 +1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR450 | 35 +3 | 0.35 = | 235.6 -33.1 | 6 = | 98 +1.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/N 8 ohms | 35 +3 | 0.382 +0.03 | 267 -1.7 | 7.3 +1.3 | 97.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/N v2015 | 35 +3 | 0.382 +0.03 | 267 -1.7 | 7.3 +1.3 | 97.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115 vp3 | 35 +3 | 0.335 -0.01 | 282.9 +14.2 | 7.3 +1.3 | 97.9 +1.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LW30 v2015 | 34 +2 | 0.325 -0.02 | 251 -17.7 | 7 +1 | 97.6 +1 | close | + | |
| Volt RV4504 | 33 +1 | 0.349 = | 217 -51.7 | 9.2 +3.2 | 96.7 +0.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15W200 vp →
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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