American Bass DX 15
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 30.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.56 |
| Qes | 0.634 |
| Qms | 4.76 |
| Vas | 89.6 L |
| Sd | 765 cm² |
| Xmax | 15 mm |
| Re | 3.5 Ω |
| Bl | 16.3 T·m |
| Mms | 260 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 48 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 150.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Audio HCCA 154 | 30 -0.4 | 0.535 -0.03 | 80 -9.6 | 12.7 -2.3 | 87.9 -2.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.7 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Hertz Audio HX 380 | 30 -0.4 | 0.55 -0.01 | 123.2 +33.6 | 14 -1 | 89.1 -0.9 | close | Xmax 14 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audiobahn AW150T | 30.6 +0.2 | 0.54 -0.02 | 95 +5.4 | 10 -5 | 88.5 -1.5 | close | Xmax 10 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Stereo Integrity RM-15 15 | 29 -1.4 | 0.498 -0.06 | 89.7 +0.1 | 9.7 -5.3 | 89.2 -0.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.7 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Rockford Fosgate T0D415 | 26.2 -4.2 | 0.521 -0.04 | 94.4 +4.8 | 9.7 -5.3 | 88 -2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.7 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ground Zero GZRW 15XSPL D2 | 34.1 +3.7 | 0.59 +0.03 | 63.3 -26.3 | 11.3 -3.7 | 91.1 +1.1 | usable | Xmax 11.3 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio UMII15-22 | 29 -1.4 | 0.701 +0.14 | 96 +6.4 | 9.3 -5.7 | 88.5 -1.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.3 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Lanzar OPTI1535D vp | 30 -0.4 | 0.587 +0.03 | 55.4 -34.2 | 10.4 -4.6 | 88.3 -1.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10.4 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audiobahn AW1571T | 28.2 -2.2 | 0.49 -0.07 | 133.088 +43.49 | 11 -4 | 89.2 -0.8 | usable | Xmax 11 mm < 15 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NTLS3500 | 28 -2.4 | 0.42 -0.14 | 141 +51.4 | 15.3 +0.3 | 89 -1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DX 15 →
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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