DAP Audio AB-15 vp GILLES
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.414 |
| Qes | 0.47 |
| Qms | 3.5 |
| Vas | 152.3 L |
| Sd | 855.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 6.89 Ω |
| Bl | 20 T·m |
| Mms | 110.5 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 84 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 79.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 15N630 v2015 | 39 -0.3 | 0.422 +0.01 | 152 -0.3 | 7.8 +2.3 | 96.2 +0.6 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 HPL 76 W | 38 -1.3 | 0.407 -0.01 | 157 +4.7 | 6 +0.5 | 96.1 +0.5 | close | + | |
| BMS 15P214 | 39.2 -0.1 | 0.378 -0.04 | 152 -0.3 | 6.4 +0.9 | 96.6 +1 | close | + | |
| BMS 15N630 | 39 -0.3 | 0.42 +0.01 | 152 -0.3 | 8 +2.5 | 98 +2.4 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LFA vp2 | 40.8 +1.5 | 0.392 -0.02 | 153.2 +0.9 | 5.5 = | 97.7 +2.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LF | 39 -0.3 | 0.384 -0.03 | 159 +6.7 | 5.5 = | 97.3 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LFA | 39 -0.3 | 0.384 -0.03 | 159 +6.7 | 5.5 = | 97.3 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-15-2KW-8 | 39.67 +0.37 | 0.44 +0.03 | 142.51 -9.79 | 7.4 +1.9 | 94.9 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15FH520 v2018 | 38 -1.3 | 0.394 -0.02 | 156.6 +4.3 | 8.5 +3 | 96.7 +1.1 | close | + | |
| SICA 15 S 2.5 CS | 36.3 -3 | 0.401 -0.01 | 168.7 +16.4 | 6.4 +0.9 | 96 +0.4 | close | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the AB-15 vp GILLES →
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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