Electro-Voice DL 15W
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 21 Hz |
| Qts | 0.164 |
| Qes | 0.17 |
| Qms | 4.38 |
| Vas | 575 L |
| Sd | 860 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.6 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 22 T·m |
| Mms | 103.6 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 124 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altec 515B | 24.7 +3.7 | 0.166 = | 557.8 -17.2 | 4.2 -1.4 | 97.2 -1 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.2 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Altec 515C | 24.7 +3.7 | 0.166 = | 557.8 -17.2 | 4.2 -1.4 | 97.2 -1 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.2 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Supravox 400 GMF MK2 | 22 +1 | 0.206 +0.04 | 633 +58 | 7 +1.4 | 97.9 -0.3 | usable | 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling | + |
| Fluxmag 1504-BM | 22.7 +1.7 | 0.183 +0.02 | 469.9 -105.1 | 5 -0.6 | 98 -0.2 | usable | 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Usher Audio 1503HM | 21 = | 0.222 +0.06 | 528.8 -46.2 | 5.5 -0.1 | 97.2 -1 | usable | 150 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TAD TL-1602 | 21 = | 0.212 +0.05 | 519 -56 | 5.5 -0.1 | 96.3 -1.9 | usable | 150 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TAD TL-1602 A | 21 = | 0.212 +0.05 | 519 -56 | 5.5 -0.1 | 96.3 -1.9 | usable | 150 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Tannoy K3838 | 22 +1 | 0.176 +0.01 | 481.4 -93.6 | 4 -1.6 | 97.9 -0.3 | usable | 120 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR38SM250 | 19.5 -1.5 | 0.177 +0.01 | 660 +85 | 4 -1.6 | 97.7 -0.5 | usable | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Gauss 3580 GAUSS | 25 +4 | 0.16 = | 438.9 -136.1 | 5.1 -0.5 | 99.2 +1 | usable | 200 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DL 15W →
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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