Electro-Voice SP15
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.446 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 5 |
| Vas | 280.4 L |
| Sd | 806 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 12 T·m |
| Mms | 51.4 g |
| Pe | 40 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 82 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 185.3 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 MI-15A | 40 = | 0.421 -0.03 | 271.8 -8.6 | 4 +1 | 99.2 = | close | + | |
| Celestion TRUVOX 1525 | 40 = | 0.452 +0.01 | 247 -33.4 | 2.5 -0.5 | 98.8 -0.4 | close | Xmax 2.5 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton BGS 40 v2 | 40 = | 0.424 -0.02 | 263 -17.4 | 5.7 +2.7 | 98.2 -1 | close | + | |
| Eminence ME15-2008 | 40.3 +0.3 | 0.49 +0.04 | 293.1 +12.7 | 2.7 -0.3 | 98.1 -1.1 | close | Xmax 2.7 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Monacor SP-38/300NEO | 36 -4 | 0.43 -0.02 | 265 -15.4 | 3.5 +0.5 | 97.8 -1.4 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTALITE 2515 | 41 +1 | 0.517 +0.07 | 284.1 +3.7 | 4.8 +1.8 | 99 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence LEGEND B15 | 40 = | 0.451 +0.01 | 215.1 -65.3 | 3 = | 97.5 -1.7 | close | + | |
| Eminence BASSLITE C2515 | 38 -2 | 0.45 = | 260 -20.4 | 4.5 +1.5 | 96.4 -2.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Selenium 38GPT12 vp2 | 39.9 -0.1 | 0.469 +0.02 | 242.8 -37.6 | 5 +2 | 97.8 -1.4 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 15L | 38 -2 | 0.418 -0.03 | 263 -17.4 | 6 +3 | 98.1 -1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SP15 →
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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