B&C 15DS100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.26 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 7.75 |
| Vas | 76 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 14.5 mm |
| Re | 4.5 Ω |
| Bl | 30.68 T·m |
| Mms | 220 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 144 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 11.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 15DS100 | 39 = | 0.23 -0.03 | 73 -3 | 13 -1.5 | 96.8 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL1400 | 38 -1 | 0.3 +0.04 | 84.3 +8.3 | 12.92 -1.58 | 96 -0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.92 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15TBW100 | 39 = | 0.28 +0.02 | 88 +12 | 12 -2.5 | 95 -1.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW4500 | 35 -4 | 0.26 = | 111 +35 | 14.5 = | 96.3 -0.5 | usable | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1030 | 40 +1 | 0.3 +0.04 | 88.3 +12.3 | 12.45 -2.05 | 96 -0.8 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15HP1060 | 40 +1 | 0.34 +0.08 | 76.3 +0.3 | 12.45 -2.05 | 97 +0.2 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15SW100 | 37 -2 | 0.28 +0.02 | 99.5 +23.5 | 12.5 -2 | 95 -1.8 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12.5 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15TBW100 | 39 = | 0.31 +0.05 | 96 +20 | 12 -2.5 | 96 -0.8 | usable | Xmax 12 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15HP1060 | 40 +1 | 0.31 +0.05 | 100.3 +24.3 | 12.45 -2.05 | 97 +0.2 | usable | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL1400 | 38 -1 | 0.33 +0.07 | 91.2 +15.2 | 12.92 -1.58 | 96 -0.8 | usable | Xmax 12.92 mm < 14.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15DS100 →
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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