BMS 15S430V2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.26 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 6.6 |
| Vas | 135 L |
| Sd | 897 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.5 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 24.96 T·m |
| Mms | 132 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 147 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 21.1 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 15NLW9401 | 39 -0.8 | 0.26 = | 134 -1 | 10 +2.5 | 97.5 +0.7 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 | 39 -0.8 | 0.26 = | 127 -8 | 9 +1.5 | 98 +1.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| PHL Audio 6030 | 38 -1.8 | 0.264 = | 130 -5 | 7.2 -0.3 | 97.6 +0.8 | close | Xmax 7.2 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 6201MNd | 36 -3.8 | 0.266 +0.01 | 138.4 +3.4 | 7.9 +0.4 | 97.3 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1020 | 40 +0.2 | 0.27 +0.01 | 126.6 -8.4 | 9 +1.5 | 98 +1.2 | close | + | |
| BMS 15S435 | 38 -1.8 | 0.28 +0.02 | 129 -6 | 8 +0.5 | 97 +0.2 | close | + | |
| P.Audio P-15N | 39.8 = | 0.254 -0.01 | 144.6 +9.6 | 7.5 = | 99.2 +2.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 TBX 40 | 38 -1.8 | 0.277 +0.02 | 131 -4 | 7.8 +0.3 | 97.8 +1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 | 42 +2.2 | 0.27 +0.01 | 131 -4 | 9 +1.5 | 98 +1.2 | close | + | |
| BMS 15N830V2 | 39.5 -0.3 | 0.27 +0.01 | 159 +24 | 8 +0.5 | 97.1 +0.3 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15S430V2 →
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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