Electro-Voice EVM-15L vp 2020
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 51.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.273 |
| Qes | 0.282 |
| Qms | 8.42 |
| Vas | 210.2 L |
| Sd | 851 cm² |
| Xmax | 2.6 mm |
| Re | 5.21 Ω |
| Bl | 16.6 T·m |
| Mms | 45.6 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 184 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 36.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 15 PE 40 | 44 -7.8 | 0.27 = | 205 -5.2 | 3 +0.4 | 101.5 -2.5 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15M300 | 45 -6.8 | 0.271 = | 220 +9.8 | 3.5 +0.9 | 101.6 -2.4 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-38/300PA | 48 -3.8 | 0.23 -0.04 | 213 +2.8 | 4 +1.4 | 103.2 -0.8 | close | + | |
| JBL M151-8 | 45 -6.8 | 0.256 -0.02 | 198.2 -12 | 4.4 +1.8 | 102.5 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15L400 | 43.25 -8.55 | 0.287 +0.01 | 229.9 +19.7 | 3.25 +0.65 | 102.5 -1.5 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P/02 | 59 +7.2 | 0.272 = | 266 +55.8 | 3.8 +1.2 | 105.4 +1.4 | usable | + | |
| Altec ER-15 | 42.1 -9.7 | 0.256 -0.02 | 217.2 +7 | 2.5 -0.1 | 101.5 -2.5 | usable | Xmax 2.5 mm < 2.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR38LXT250 | 43.5 -8.3 | 0.273 = | 193 -17.2 | 4 +1.4 | 100.8 -3.2 | usable | + | |
| Electro-Voice EVM-15BII | 43 -8.8 | 0.293 +0.02 | 225 +14.8 | 3.3 +0.7 | 101.6 -2.4 | usable | + | |
| 18 Sound 15MB700 | 42 -9.8 | 0.29 +0.02 | 202 -8.2 | 5.5 +2.9 | 103 -1 | usable | + |
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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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