Audio Valves 380 MSP A
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.354 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 8.41 |
| Vas | 242.2 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 18.7 T·m |
| Mms | 87.6 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 97 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma AUDIOVALVE | 36 = | 0.355 = | 242.2 = | 4.5 +0.5 | 97.7 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15PR450 | 35 -1 | 0.35 = | 235.6 -6.6 | 6 +2 | 98 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Hyper Phase CM15S | 38 +2 | 0.349 -0.01 | 245 +2.8 | 4.5 +0.5 | 99.1 +1.4 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Conrad PA 15 | 34.8 -1.2 | 0.356 = | 216.4 -25.8 | 4 = | 97 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence LA15850 | 34 -2 | 0.328 -0.03 | 234.2 -8 | 4.1 +0.1 | 97.7 = | close | + | |
| Selenium 15WS600 | 35 -1 | 0.354 = | 215 -27.2 | 3.8 -0.2 | 97 -0.7 | close | Xmax 3.8 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Conrad PA 38 | 34.8 -1.2 | 0.353 = | 216.4 -25.8 | 5 +1 | 97 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-15A/402PA | 36 = | 0.316 -0.04 | 235 -7.2 | 5 +1 | 98.1 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Focal 15PR75-200 | 36 = | 0.382 +0.03 | 224 -18.2 | 5.7 +1.7 | 97.4 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Supravox 400 GMF PRO MK2 | 35 -1 | 0.32 -0.03 | 247 +4.8 | 5.8 +1.8 | 97.9 +0.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 380 MSP A →
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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