B&C 15SW100
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.28 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 5.33 |
| Vas | 99.5 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 12.5 mm |
| Re | 3.2 Ω |
| Bl | 22.09 T·m |
| Mms | 193 g |
| Pe | 1500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 128 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 18.5 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 15TBW100 | 39 +2 | 0.28 = | 88 -11.5 | 12 -0.5 | 95 = | close | Xmax 12 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15SW100 | 37 = | 0.31 +0.03 | 110 +10.5 | 12.5 = | 95 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15NBX100 | 37 = | 0.27 -0.01 | 109.6 +10.1 | 10 -2.5 | 95 = | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15TBW100 | 39 +2 | 0.31 +0.03 | 96 -3.5 | 12 -0.5 | 96 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15XL1400 | 38 +1 | 0.3 +0.02 | 84.3 -15.2 | 12.92 +0.42 | 96 +1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1060 | 40 +3 | 0.31 +0.03 | 100.3 +0.8 | 12.45 -0.05 | 97 +2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15HP1030 | 40 +3 | 0.3 +0.02 | 88.3 -11.2 | 12.45 -0.05 | 96 +1 | close | 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N850vv2 | 37 = | 0.33 +0.05 | 110.96 +11.46 | 12 -0.5 | 95 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 12 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15XB700 | 37.2 +0.2 | 0.283 = | 111.02 +11.52 | 9 -3.5 | 94.8 -0.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 12.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW4500 | 35 -2 | 0.26 -0.02 | 111 +11.5 | 14.5 +2 | 96.3 +1.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15SW100 →
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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