BMS 15N830V2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Fs | 39.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.27 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 4.2 |
| Vas | 159 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 4.5 Ω |
| Bl | 22.4 T·m |
| Mms | 130 g |
| Pe | 550 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 136 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 | 39 -0.5 | 0.26 -0.01 | 170 +11 | 8 = | 97 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 15N830vv2 | 37 -2.5 | 0.27 = | 159 = | 8 = | 96 -1.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| BMS 15N830V2 v2015 | 37 -2.5 | 0.271 = | 159 = | 7.5 -0.5 | 98.6 +1.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NDL88 | 41 +1.5 | 0.28 +0.01 | 154 -5 | 8 = | 99 +1.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SICA 15 K3 PL-8 | 40 +0.5 | 0.27 = | 166.1 +7.1 | 6.5 -1.5 | 97.6 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 550 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF15G401 | 36 -3.5 | 0.26 -0.01 | 150 -9 | 9 +1 | 97 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF15Y408 | 36 -3.5 | 0.26 -0.01 | 150 -9 | 9 +1 | 97 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XBN | 38 -1.5 | 0.279 +0.01 | 168 +9 | 7.5 -0.5 | 98.1 +1 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND940 | 39 -0.5 | 0.26 -0.01 | 170 +11 | 9.5 +1.5 | 99 +1.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF L15P400 | 36 -3.5 | 0.25 -0.02 | 160 +1 | 8 = | 96.3 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 6 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 550 W: lower power handling | + |
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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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