Electro-Voice DL15BFH
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45.6 Hz |
| Qts | 0.291 |
| Qes | 0.302 |
| Qms | 7.684 |
| Vas | 127.4 L |
| Sd | 889.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.1 mm |
| Re | 4.9 Ω |
| Bl | 22.2 T·m |
| Mms | 106 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 151 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 5320 | 45 -0.6 | 0.287 = | 128 +0.6 | 4.8 +0.7 | 99.3 -0.8 | close | + | |
| PD PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 +0.6 | 0.294 = | 126.4 -1 | 5.3 +1.2 | 99 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 +0.6 | 0.294 = | 126.4 -1 | 5.3 +1.2 | 99 -1.1 | close | + | |
| PD 1550/2 | 46.2 +0.6 | 0.294 = | 126 -1.4 | 5.3 +1.2 | 99 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices 1550/2 | 46.2 +0.6 | 0.294 = | 126 -1.4 | 5.3 +1.2 | 99 -1.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 14 CXN 6 | 45 -0.6 | 0.28 -0.01 | 131 +3.6 | 5.6 +1.5 | 100 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15NMB500 | 44.74 -0.86 | 0.292 = | 127.95 +0.55 | 7.75 +3.65 | 100.5 +0.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5231 | 44 -1.6 | 0.277 -0.01 | 127 -0.4 | 5 +0.9 | 99.1 -1 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15-750BMN | 45 -0.6 | 0.27 -0.02 | 127 -0.4 | 5.8 +1.7 | 99.6 -0.5 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5240 | 46 +0.4 | 0.278 -0.01 | 116 -11.4 | 4.7 +0.6 | 99.3 -0.8 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DL15BFH →
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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