Audax PR380M2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 23.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.151 |
| Qes | 0.17 |
| Qms | 1.39 |
| Vas | 376 L |
| Sd | 917.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.8 Ω |
| Bl | 26.8 T·m |
| Mms | 140.4 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 140 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauss 3580 GAUSS | 25 +1.2 | 0.16 +0.01 | 438.9 +62.9 | 5.1 -0.4 | 99.2 +1.1 | close | 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR380M2 v2009 | 25 +1.2 | 0.191 +0.04 | 380 +4 | 5.5 = | 98.2 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Gauss 3540 GAUSS | 25 +1.2 | 0.16 +0.01 | 438.9 +62.9 | 5.1 -0.4 | 101.8 +3.7 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR38S100 | 24 +0.2 | 0.171 +0.02 | 423 +47 | 4 -1.5 | 98.7 +0.6 | usable | 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| GOTO SG38WNS | 28.1 +4.3 | 0.154 = | 348.6 -27.4 | 4 -1.5 | 97.4 -0.7 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fluxmag 1504-BM | 22.7 -1.1 | 0.183 +0.03 | 469.9 +93.9 | 5 -0.5 | 98 -0.1 | usable | 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fluxmag 1504-DF | 21.6 -2.2 | 0.132 -0.02 | 393.2 +17.2 | 4 -1.5 | 98.9 +0.8 | usable | 200 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_15V | 25 +1.2 | 0.196 +0.05 | 429 +53 | 4.9 -0.6 | 98.1 = | usable | 120 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| DAS Audio BI-30 | 28 +4.2 | 0.145 -0.01 | 283 -93 | 6.6 +1.1 | 99.8 +1.7 | usable | + | |
| Electro-Voice DL 15W | 21 -2.8 | 0.164 +0.01 | 575 +199 | 5.6 +0.1 | 98.2 +0.1 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PR380M2 →
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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