Electro-Voice DL15X
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 47.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.337 |
| Qes | 0.355 |
| Qms | 6.53 |
| Vas | 136 L |
| Sd | 779 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.1 mm |
| Re | 6.3 Ω |
| Bl | 19.3 T·m |
| Mms | 70.7 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 133 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciare PW389 | 45 -2.3 | 0.323 -0.01 | 138 +2 | 4.3 +0.2 | 99.4 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15 GF 200 | 45 -2.3 | 0.324 -0.01 | 141 +5 | 4 -0.1 | 99.1 = | close | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 4.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15LX400 | 48.8 +1.5 | 0.337 = | 140 +4 | 5.2 +1.1 | 100.2 +1.1 | close | + | |
| P.Audio C15-600EL | 44.9 -2.4 | 0.352 +0.01 | 137.4 +1.4 | 5 +0.9 | 99 -0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 15N301 | 48 +0.7 | 0.36 +0.02 | 134 -2 | 5.6 +1.5 | 99.2 +0.1 | close | + | |
| JBL 2035H | 48 +0.7 | 0.336 = | 140.5 +4.5 | 4.9 +0.8 | 101.5 +2.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 15W1300 | 46 -1.3 | 0.361 +0.02 | 138 +2 | 6 +1.9 | 99 -0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 NDL 88 | 45 -2.3 | 0.34 = | 126 -10 | 6.6 +2.5 | 99.1 = | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PK 40 | 47 -0.3 | 0.31 -0.03 | 140 +4 | 4 -0.1 | 100.4 +1.3 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 CL 76 | 42 -5.3 | 0.326 -0.01 | 135 -1 | 5.2 +1.1 | 98.6 -0.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DL15X →
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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