B&C 15PZB100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.29 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 6.5 |
| Vas | 110 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 25.8 T·m |
| Mms | 154 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 130 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 22.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 15NXB1000 | 38.34 -0.66 | 0.283 -0.01 | 105.5 -4.5 | 9 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| Oberton 15XB1000 | 37.2 -1.8 | 0.283 -0.01 | 111.02 +1.02 | 9 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 6251MND | 39 = | 0.293 = | 120 +10 | 7.4 -0.6 | 97.4 +0.4 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 6252MND | 39 = | 0.293 = | 120 +10 | 7.4 -0.6 | 97.4 +0.4 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WAF154.00 | 38 -1 | 0.294 = | 103 -7 | 9 +1 | 96 -1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PZB 100 | 39 = | 0.287 = | 110 = | 6 -2 | 97.2 +0.2 | close | Xmax 6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 PZB 40 | 39 = | 0.288 = | 112 +2 | 6.1 -1.9 | 97.2 +0.2 | close | Xmax 6.1 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15S435 | 38 -1 | 0.28 -0.01 | 129 +19 | 8 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| Oberton 15XB700 | 37.2 -1.8 | 0.283 -0.01 | 111.02 +1.02 | 9 +1 | 94.8 -2.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 NBX 100 | 36 -3 | 0.289 = | 125 +15 | 7.9 -0.1 | 96.7 -0.3 | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15PZB100 →
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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