DAS Audio 15BN
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.213 |
| Qes | 0.22 |
| Qms | 6.41 |
| Vas | 181 L |
| Sd | 860 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 5.7 Ω |
| Bl | 23.2 T·m |
| Mms | 74.9 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 200 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 18.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radian 5215B NEO | 44 = | 0.232 +0.02 | 175 -6 | 5.5 +1.5 | 100.8 -1.1 | close | + | |
| RCF CX 15N351 | 42 -2 | 0.226 +0.01 | 191 +10 | 5.3 +1.3 | 101.2 -0.7 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 15N351 | 42 -2 | 0.226 +0.01 | 191 +10 | 6 +2 | 101.2 -0.7 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P801 | 45 +1 | 0.237 +0.02 | 163 -18 | 4.6 +0.6 | 101.7 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B OEM | 42 -2 | 0.204 -0.01 | 205 +24 | 5.5 +1.5 | 102.4 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Fane CRESCENDO 15MB | 42 -2 | 0.232 +0.02 | 167 -14 | 4.3 +0.3 | 100.6 -1.3 | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling | + |
| McCauley 6342 | 40 -4 | 0.204 -0.01 | 200.2 +19.2 | 4.6 +0.6 | 101.1 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15"P80Nd | 39 -5 | 0.21 = | 184 +3 | 7.5 +3.5 | 101 -0.9 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 15B | 42 -2 | 0.241 +0.03 | 198 +17 | 4 = | 101.2 -0.7 | close | + | |
| PD PD 153ER v2018 | 40 -4 | 0.215 = | 218.8 +37.8 | 5.4 +1.4 | 101.4 -0.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15BN →
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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