AE Speakers IB15AU-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 20.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.619 |
| Qes | 0.69 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 387 L |
| Sd | 830 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 12.5 T·m |
| Mms | 151.7 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 90.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 30 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1269.1 L |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE Speakers IB15AU-4 | 20.4 = | 0.619 = | 387 = | 9 = | 93.5 +3.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| AE Speakers IB15HT 4 Ohms | 16 -4.4 | 0.7 +0.08 | 440 +53 | 9 = | 90.3 -0.1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Visaton TIW400 DS 2x4 Ohms | 21 +0.6 | 0.787 +0.17 | 422 +35 | 15.6 +6.6 | 91.9 +1.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Dayton Audio IB385-8 | 21.5 +1.1 | 0.588 -0.03 | 248.9 -138.1 | 12.4 +3.4 | 89.8 -0.6 | usable | 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| MTX Audio T3154 | 22.7 +2.3 | 0.561 -0.06 | 315.9 -71.1 | 9.4 +0.4 | 93.8 +3.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers IB15HT-8 | 16 -4.4 | 0.7 +0.08 | 440 +53 | 9 = | 87.2 -3.2 | usable | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers IB15HT 8 Ohms | 16 -4.4 | 0.7 +0.08 | 440 +53 | 9 = | 87.2 -3.2 | usable | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers IB15 | 16 -4.4 | 0.7 +0.08 | 439 +52 | 9.3 +0.3 | 87.2 -3.2 | usable | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers IB15-8 | 16 -4.4 | 0.7 +0.08 | 439 +52 | 9.3 +0.3 | 87.2 -3.2 | usable | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Hertz Audio DS 38.3 | 23 +2.6 | 0.65 +0.03 | 244 -143 | 9 = | 87.9 -2.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
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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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