B&C 5MDN38
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 5" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 230 Hz |
| Qts | 0.48 |
| Qes | 0.57 |
| Qms | 3 |
| Vas | 0.8 L |
| Sd | 95 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 11.7 Ω |
| Bl | 15 T·m |
| Mms | 8 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 404 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 0.7 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 5MDN38 | 175 -55 | 0.31 -0.17 | 1.4 +0.6 | 3.5 = | 97 +1 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 5G40Nd/N | 140 -90 | 0.45 -0.03 | 1.4 +0.6 | 3 -0.5 | 92 -4 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 5 M 1.5 PL | 145 -85 | 0.51 +0.03 | 2 +1.2 | 1.5 -2 | 93.7 -2.3 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 1.5 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 5N160 | 113 -117 | 0.43 -0.05 | 2.57 +1.77 | 5 +1.5 | 91 -5 | risky | + | |
| B&C 5NSM38 | 300 +70 | 0.79 +0.31 | 0.3 -0.5 | 2.2 -1.3 | 99 +3 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 2.2 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 5NSM38 | 320 +90 | 0.94 +0.46 | 0.4 -0.4 | 2.2 -1.3 | 99 +3 | risky | Xmax 2.2 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 5 N 1.5 PL | 110.6 -119.4 | 0.56 +0.08 | 3 +2.2 | 3 -0.5 | 91 -5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WSF051.02 | 106 -124 | 0.6 +0.12 | 3.26 +2.46 | 3.1 -0.4 | 91.5 -4.5 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 60 W vs 100 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.1 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 5S117 | 95 -135 | 0.42 -0.06 | 3.25 +2.45 | 5 +1.5 | 91 -5 | risky | + | |
| LaVoce WSF051.02-16 | 98 -132 | 0.66 +0.18 | 4.02 +3.22 | 3.2 -0.3 | 90.5 -5.5 | risky | 60 W vs 100 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.2 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5MDN38 →
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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