B&C 15DS115
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.16 |
| Qes | 0.17 |
| Qms | 4.7 |
| Vas | 83 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 16.5 mm |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
| Bl | 33.6 T·m |
| Mms | 273 g |
| Pe | 1600 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 200 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 4.5 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 15DS115 | 33 -1 | 0.17 +0.01 | 94 +11 | 16.5 = | 97 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL2400 | 32 -2 | 0.21 +0.05 | 113.9 +30.9 | 17.67 +1.17 | 96 = | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15QLEX1600Fe | 33 -1 | 0.21 +0.05 | 102 +19 | 13 -3.5 | 96 = | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15SW115 | 34 = | 0.22 +0.06 | 105 +22 | 13.5 -3 | 96 = | usable | Xmax 13.5 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW4500 | 35 +1 | 0.2 +0.04 | 126 +43 | 14.5 -2 | 96.6 +0.6 | usable | Xmax 14.5 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 DS 115-4 | 34 = | 0.164 = | 83 = | 6 -10.5 | 98.8 +2.8 | usable | Xmax 6 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 DS 115 | 33 -1 | 0.174 +0.01 | 94 +11 | 6.8 -9.7 | 96.8 +0.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.8 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15DS100 | 39 +5 | 0.23 +0.07 | 73 -10 | 13 -3.5 | 96.8 +0.8 | usable | Xmax 13 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15SW115 | 35 +1 | 0.24 +0.08 | 110 +27 | 13.5 -3 | 96 = | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13.5 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15DS100 | 39 +5 | 0.26 +0.1 | 76 -7 | 14.5 -2 | 96.8 +0.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 14.5 mm < 16.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15DS115 →
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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