BMS 15N830vv2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.27 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 4.2 |
| Vas | 159 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 4.8 Ω |
| Bl | 22.4 T·m |
| Mms | 130 g |
| Pe | 1100 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 128 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 15N830V2 | 39.5 +2.5 | 0.27 = | 159 = | 8 = | 97.1 +1.1 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 550 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF L15P400 | 36 -1 | 0.25 -0.02 | 160 +1 | 8 = | 96.3 +0.3 | close | 400 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 15N830V2 v2015 | 37 = | 0.271 = | 159 = | 7.5 -0.5 | 98.6 +2.6 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF15G401 | 36 -1 | 0.26 -0.01 | 150 -9 | 9 +1 | 97 +1 | close | 800 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF LF15Y408 | 36 -1 | 0.26 -0.01 | 150 -9 | 9 +1 | 97 +1 | close | 800 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 | 39 +2 | 0.26 -0.01 | 170 +11 | 8 = | 97 +1 | close | 800 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling | + |
| PHL Audio 6090 | 35 -2 | 0.265 -0.01 | 145 -14 | 7.9 -0.1 | 97 +1 | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 6201MNd | 36 -1 | 0.266 = | 138.4 -20.6 | 7.9 -0.1 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XBN | 38 +1 | 0.279 +0.01 | 168 +9 | 7.5 -0.5 | 98.1 +2.1 | close | 800 W vs 1100 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9500 | 34 -3 | 0.29 +0.02 | 147.5 -11.5 | 9 +1 | 96 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15N830vv2 →
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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