Davis 40RCA15 vp1
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 21 Hz |
| Qts | 0.231 |
| Qes | 0.24 |
| Qms | 6.04 |
| Vas | 450 L |
| Sd | 804 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 4.65 Ω |
| Bl | 17.2 T·m |
| Mms | 115.7 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 96.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 88 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 53.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2234H | 23 +2 | 0.222 -0.01 | 458.7 +8.7 | 5.1 +0.1 | 96.7 = | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Fluxmag 1504B | 22.5 +1.5 | 0.224 -0.01 | 433.8 -16.2 | 7.3 +2.3 | 97 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Davis 40RCA15 vp FD AUDIO | 22.7 +1.7 | 0.25 +0.02 | 446 -4 | 5 = | 96 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Usher Audio 1503HM | 21 = | 0.222 -0.01 | 528.8 +78.8 | 5.5 +0.5 | 97.2 +0.5 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-400HT v2 | 22 +1 | 0.241 +0.01 | 510 +60 | 5 = | 96.3 -0.4 | close | + | |
| AE Speakers TD15H-4 | 21 = | 0.254 +0.02 | 467 +17 | 7 +2 | 97.6 +0.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| TAD TL-1602 | 21 = | 0.212 -0.02 | 519 +69 | 5.5 +0.5 | 96.3 -0.4 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| TAD TL-1602 A | 21 = | 0.212 -0.02 | 519 +69 | 5.5 +0.5 | 96.3 -0.4 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_13V | 25 +4 | 0.236 = | 438 -12 | 5 = | 97.4 +0.7 | close | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers TD15H | 21 = | 0.254 +0.02 | 467 +17 | 7 +2 | 94.9 -1.8 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 40RCA15 vp1 →
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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