DAS Audio KCS S1535
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 41 Hz |
| Qts | 0.428 |
| Qes | 0.46 |
| Qms | 6.08 |
| Vas | 178.8 L |
| Sd | 907.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.34 Ω |
| Bl | 17.1 T·m |
| Mms | 97.6 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 89 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 103.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane SOVEREIGN 15-425 | 43 +2 | 0.417 -0.01 | 180.6 +1.8 | 4.6 +1.1 | 98.5 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Peavey 1508-8 SPS BWX | 41.9 +0.9 | 0.438 +0.01 | 185.9 +7.1 | 4.7 +1.2 | 98.6 +0.6 | close | + | |
| SICA 15 BP 3 SL | 41.9 +0.9 | 0.419 -0.01 | 191.6 +12.8 | 4 +0.5 | 98.7 +0.7 | close | + | |
| SICA P-A-SL15B3P | 41.9 +0.9 | 0.419 -0.01 | 191.6 +12.8 | 4 +0.5 | 98.7 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Celestion TRUVOX 1525 E | 44 +3 | 0.417 -0.01 | 175 -3.8 | 3.5 = | 98.8 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Monacor SPA-115PA | 40 -1 | 0.397 -0.03 | 184 +5.2 | 4 +0.5 | 98 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15W750 | 40 -1 | 0.42 -0.01 | 182 +3.2 | 8 +4.5 | 98 = | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15CXA400Fe | 40 -1 | 0.419 -0.01 | 191 +12.2 | 6 +2.5 | 97.6 -0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 FCX 76 | 40 -1 | 0.445 +0.02 | 187 +8.2 | 6.5 +3 | 97.9 -0.1 | close | + | |
| P.Audio R15/64W | 41.1 +0.1 | 0.452 +0.02 | 172.2 -6.6 | 5 +1.5 | 96.7 -1.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KCS S1535 →
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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