Beyma 15MCS500
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 46 Hz |
| Qts | 0.48 |
| Qes | 0.5 |
| Qms | 7.8 |
| Vas | 134 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 17.6 T·m |
| Mms | 98 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 92 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 114.5 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma 15MC500 | 46 = | 0.45 -0.03 | 134 = | 8 = | 98 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MCS500-8 | 46 = | 0.47 -0.01 | 133.5 -0.5 | 6.5 -1.5 | 97.5 -0.5 | close | Xmax 6.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KappaLITE 3015LF | 44 -2 | 0.46 -0.02 | 150.9 +16.9 | 9.6 +1.6 | 98.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| SICA P-A-PL15B3S | 46.5 +0.5 | 0.479 = | 139.8 +5.8 | 5.5 -2.5 | 98.3 +0.3 | close | 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NTLW3500 | 45 -1 | 0.39 -0.09 | 131 -3 | 8.3 +0.3 | 98 = | close | + | |
| MCM Electronics 55-3243 | 43.6 -2.4 | 0.465 -0.01 | 127.5 -6.5 | 6.2 -1.8 | 98.5 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.2 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2018 | 44 -2 | 0.456 -0.02 | 150.9 +16.9 | 6.6 -1.4 | 97.9 -0.1 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2014 | 43.7 -2.3 | 0.456 -0.02 | 150.9 +16.9 | 6.6 -1.4 | 97.8 -0.2 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2016 | 43.7 -2.3 | 0.456 -0.02 | 150.9 +16.9 | 6.6 -1.4 | 97.8 -0.2 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 15P530 | 45 -1 | 0.478 = | 160 +26 | 6.2 -1.8 | 98.5 +0.5 | close | 350 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15MCS500 →
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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