DAP Audio AB-15 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.43 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 3.52 |
| Vas | 103.7 L |
| Sd | 855.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.2 mm |
| Re | 7.15 Ω |
| Bl | 24.2 T·m |
| Mms | 162.6 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 93.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 80 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 60.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 15PS100 | 39 -0.2 | 0.43 = | 103 -0.7 | 8 +2.8 | 95 +1.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 100 v2016 | 39 -0.2 | 0.436 +0.01 | 103 -0.7 | 7.2 +2 | 95 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LX60V2 | 42 +2.8 | 0.441 +0.01 | 105.5 +1.8 | 6.9 +1.7 | 96.3 +2.8 | close | + | |
| McCauley 6242 | 39 -0.2 | 0.395 -0.03 | 116.1 +12.4 | 5.8 +0.6 | 95.5 +2 | close | + | |
| JBL 2267H | 41 +1.8 | 0.418 -0.01 | 89 -14.7 | 5.8 +0.6 | 95.6 +2.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5380 vp ref1 | 36.6 -2.6 | 0.463 +0.03 | 120 +16.3 | 5 -0.2 | 94.4 +0.9 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15"LX60V2 | 42 +2.8 | 0.44 +0.01 | 105.53 +1.83 | 8 +2.8 | 98 +4.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 BG 100 | 36 -3.2 | 0.446 +0.02 | 83 -20.7 | 8 +2.8 | 92.9 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-15-2KW-8 | 39.67 +0.47 | 0.44 +0.01 | 142.51 +38.81 | 7.4 +2.2 | 94.9 +1.4 | close | + | |
| Ciare 15.00SW | 38.2 -1 | 0.415 -0.02 | 77 -26.7 | 8.4 +3.2 | 92.6 -0.9 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the AB-15 vp →
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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