Crites Speakers CW1526
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 26.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.263 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 9.93 |
| Vas | 506.3 L |
| Sd | 851 cm² |
| Xmax | 7 mm |
| Re | 3.36 Ω |
| Bl | 12.3 T·m |
| Mms | 73.4 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 97 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 81.3 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crites Speakers CW1526C | 26.3 = | 0.263 = | 506.3 = | 7 = | 101.1 = | close | + | |
| Visaton WS40NG | 25 -1.3 | 0.252 -0.01 | 500 -6.3 | 6.5 -0.5 | 97.1 -4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.5 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Altec 515-8LF | 27.4 +1.1 | 0.255 -0.01 | 470.1 -36.2 | 5.1 -1.9 | 98.4 -2.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.1 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Great Plains Audio 515-8LF GPA | 27.4 +1.1 | 0.255 -0.01 | 470.1 -36.2 | 5.1 -1.9 | 98.4 -2.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.1 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Scan-Speak 38WE/8582T00 | 26 -0.3 | 0.243 -0.02 | 423 -83.3 | 9.5 +2.5 | 97.5 -3.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Supravox 400 EXC Ag 13V | 25.3 -1 | 0.253 -0.01 | 555.6 +49.3 | 5 -2 | 98.7 -2.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audio Dynamique AD380PM100 | 25.5 -0.8 | 0.26 = | 530 +23.7 | 5 -2 | 97 -4.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM115/N | 29 +2.7 | 0.291 +0.03 | 430 -76.3 | 7.3 +0.3 | 98.3 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Monacor SPH-390TC 8 Ohms | 22 -4.3 | 0.272 +0.01 | 531 +24.7 | 7 = | 96.1 -5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Iconic Speakers 704-8A | 30.9 +4.6 | 0.262 = | 463 -43.3 | 5.1 -1.9 | 99.7 -1.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.1 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the CW1526 →
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.
Used in enclosures (2)
- FK BR 15 4Ohmsubbass reflex
- FK Kick BP 15kickbandpass