BMS 15S435
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.28 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 5.9 |
| Vas | 129 L |
| Sd | 845 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 24.4 T·m |
| Mms | 136 g |
| Pe | 1200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 131 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 24 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 15 TBX 40 | 38 = | 0.277 = | 131 +2 | 7.8 -0.2 | 97.8 +0.8 | close | Xmax 7.8 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 NBX 100 | 36 -2 | 0.289 +0.01 | 125 -4 | 7.9 -0.1 | 96.7 -0.3 | close | Xmax 7.9 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FX600 | 38 = | 0.27 -0.01 | 128.3 -0.7 | 11.25 +3.25 | 98 +1 | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 15N840V2-8 | 35.6 -2.4 | 0.268 -0.01 | 130 +1 | 8.7 +0.7 | 97.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15NBX100 | 36 -2 | 0.29 +0.01 | 125 -4 | 10 +2 | 97 = | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 6030 | 38 = | 0.264 -0.02 | 130 +1 | 7.2 -0.8 | 97.6 +0.6 | close | Xmax 7.2 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15XB1000 | 37.2 -0.8 | 0.283 = | 111.02 -17.98 | 9 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1020 | 40 +2 | 0.27 -0.01 | 126.6 -2.4 | 9 +1 | 98 +1 | close | 700 W vs 1200 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW2400 | 40 +2 | 0.3 +0.02 | 131 +2 | 10 +2 | 97 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 | 39 +1 | 0.26 -0.02 | 127 -2 | 9 +1 | 98 +1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15S435 →
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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