B&C 5NDL38
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 5" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 80 Hz |
| Qts | 0.36 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 9.2 |
| Vas | 4.3 L |
| Sd | 95 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 9.2 T·m |
| Mms | 11 g |
| Pe | 90 W |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 216 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1.5 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 5FG44 | 70 -10 | 0.39 +0.03 | 5.1 +0.8 | 3 -0.5 | 90 -1 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5PR160 | 90 +10 | 0.31 -0.05 | 3.7 -0.6 | 5.1 +1.6 | 92 +1 | usable | + | |
| Beyma 5P200Fe | 72 -8 | 0.33 -0.03 | 5.7 +1.4 | 5.7 +2.2 | 92 +1 | usable | + | |
| Faital PRO 5FE120 | 65 -15 | 0.38 +0.02 | 5 +0.7 | 5.2 +1.7 | 88 -3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 5S117 | 95 +15 | 0.42 +0.06 | 3.25 -1.05 | 5 +1.5 | 91 = | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 5P200Nd/N | 77 -3 | 0.23 -0.13 | 4.8 +0.5 | 5.7 +2.2 | 92 +1 | usable | + | |
| Sica 5 NR 1.5 PL | 61 -19 | 0.35 -0.01 | 7.4 +3.1 | 3.5 = | 90 -1 | usable | + | |
| Sica 5 D 1 CS | 79 -1 | 0.52 +0.16 | 5.5 +1.2 | 3 -0.5 | 90 -1 | usable | 60 W vs 90 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE100 | 65 -15 | 0.33 -0.03 | 6.1 +1.8 | 5.2 +1.7 | 87 -4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Sica 5 F 1.5 CP | 61 -19 | 0.3 -0.06 | 6.8 +2.5 | 3.5 = | 90.3 -0.7 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5NDL38 →
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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