Davis 40RCA15 vp FD AUDIO
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 22.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.25 |
| Qes | 0.275 |
| Qms | 2.809 |
| Vas | 446 L |
| Sd | 804 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 17.8 T·m |
| Mms | 99.7 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 83 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 63.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supravox 400-2000 | 23 +0.3 | 0.272 +0.02 | 450 +4 | 5 = | 95.8 -0.2 | close | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-400HT v2 | 22 -0.7 | 0.241 -0.01 | 510 +64 | 5 = | 96.3 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Davis 40RCA15 vp1 | 21 -1.7 | 0.231 -0.02 | 450 +4 | 5 = | 96.7 +0.7 | close | + | |
| JBL 2234H | 23 +0.3 | 0.222 -0.03 | 458.7 +12.7 | 5.1 +0.1 | 96.7 +0.7 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers TD15H | 21 -1.7 | 0.254 = | 467 +21 | 7 +2 | 94.9 -1.1 | close | + | |
| AE Speakers TD15H-8 | 21 -1.7 | 0.254 = | 467 +21 | 7 +2 | 94.9 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_13V | 25 +2.3 | 0.236 -0.01 | 438 -8 | 5 = | 97.4 +1.4 | close | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers TD15H-4 | 21 -1.7 | 0.254 = | 467 +21 | 7 +2 | 97.6 +1.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fluxmag 1504B | 22.5 -0.2 | 0.224 -0.03 | 433.8 -12.2 | 7.3 +2.3 | 97 +1 | close | + | |
| Visaton WS40NG | 25 +2.3 | 0.252 = | 500 +54 | 6.5 +1.5 | 97.1 +1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 40RCA15 vp FD AUDIO →
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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