Ascendant Audio 15 DUAL 1 Ohms
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 1 Ω |
| Fs | 29.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.274 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 5.03 |
| Vas | 55.1 L |
| Sd | 810 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.4 mm |
| Re | 0.7 Ω |
| Bl | 14.6 T·m |
| Mms | 472.9 g |
| Pe | 2500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 103 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 9.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant Audio 15 DUAL 2 Ohms | 30.1 +0.2 | 0.274 = | 55.1 = | 9.4 = | 96.9 -2.7 | close | 2 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15DS100 | 39 +9.1 | 0.26 -0.01 | 76 +20.9 | 14.5 +5.1 | 96.8 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1500 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15 TBW 100-4 | 39 +9.1 | 0.285 +0.01 | 88 +32.9 | 7.8 -1.6 | 98.4 -1.2 | usable | 4 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1500 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 9.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15DS100 | 39 +9.1 | 0.23 -0.04 | 73 +17.9 | 13 +3.6 | 96.8 -2.8 | usable | 4 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1500 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL1400 | 38 +8.1 | 0.3 +0.03 | 84.3 +29.2 | 12.92 +3.52 | 96 -3.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1400 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15TBW100 | 39 +9.1 | 0.28 +0.01 | 88 +32.9 | 12 +2.6 | 95 -4.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1500 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15NA100 | 47 +17.1 | 0.28 +0.01 | 88 +32.9 | 10 +0.6 | 98 -1.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 800 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling | + |
| Ground Zero GZNW 15XMAX | 29.5 -0.4 | 0.329 +0.05 | 35.7 -19.4 | 10.5 +1.1 | 92.2 -7.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Hifonics CX15D2 | 34 +4.1 | 0.389 +0.12 | 59 +3.9 | 10 +0.6 | 92.4 -7.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15TBX100 | 35 +5.1 | 0.28 +0.01 | 113 +57.9 | 9 -0.4 | 96 -3.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 1 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 2500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 9.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15 DUAL 1 Ohms →
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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