BMS 5S117
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 5" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 95 Hz |
| Qts | 0.42 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 3.3 |
| Vas | 3.25 L |
| Sd | 85 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 11.4 Ω |
| Bl | 11.3 T·m |
| Mms | 8.9 g |
| Pe | 130 W |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 194 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1.8 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 5N160 | 113 +18 | 0.43 +0.01 | 2.57 -0.68 | 5 = | 91 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 5PR160 | 90 -5 | 0.31 -0.11 | 3.7 +0.45 | 5.1 +0.1 | 92 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 5NDL38 | 80 -15 | 0.36 -0.06 | 4.3 +1.05 | 3.5 -1.5 | 91 = | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 90 W vs 130 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce WSF051.02 | 106 +11 | 0.6 +0.18 | 3.26 +0.01 | 3.1 -1.9 | 91.5 +0.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 60 W vs 130 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.1 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 5 N 1.5 PL | 110.6 +15.6 | 0.56 +0.14 | 3 -0.25 | 3 -2 | 91 = | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 3 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE120 | 65 -30 | 0.38 -0.04 | 5 +1.75 | 5.2 +0.2 | 88 -3 | usable | 4 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 80 W vs 130 W: lower power handling | + |
| Eminence ALPHA 5-8 | 87 -8 | 0.54 +0.12 | 6.14 +2.89 | 5.92 +0.92 | 89.4 -1.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce WSF051.02-16 | 98 +3 | 0.66 +0.24 | 4.02 +0.77 | 3.2 -1.8 | 90.5 -0.5 | usable | 60 W vs 130 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3.2 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE100 | 65 -30 | 0.45 +0.03 | 5.7 +2.45 | 5.25 +0.25 | 88 -3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 80 W vs 130 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 5FE105 | 65 -30 | 0.45 +0.03 | 5.7 +2.45 | 5.25 +0.25 | 88 -3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 80 W vs 130 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5S117 →
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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