Eminence KappaLITE 3015LF
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.46 |
| Qes | 0.48 |
| Qms | 8.97 |
| Vas | 150.9 L |
| Sd | 881.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.6 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 93 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 92 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 110.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2018 | 44 = | 0.456 = | 150.9 = | 6.6 -3 | 97.9 -0.5 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2014 | 43.7 -0.3 | 0.456 = | 150.9 = | 6.6 -3 | 97.8 -0.6 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2016 | 43.7 -0.3 | 0.456 = | 150.9 = | 6.6 -3 | 97.8 -0.6 | close | Xmax 6.6 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15MC500 | 46 +2 | 0.45 -0.01 | 134 -16.9 | 8 -1.6 | 98 -0.4 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15MCS500 | 46 +2 | 0.48 +0.02 | 134 -16.9 | 8 -1.6 | 98 -0.4 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15TLW3000 | 42 -2 | 0.44 -0.02 | 140 -10.9 | 9 -0.6 | 95.5 -2.9 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N630 | 39 -5 | 0.42 -0.04 | 152 +1.1 | 8 -1.6 | 98 -0.4 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 15P854K | 47 +3 | 0.518 +0.06 | 177 +26.1 | 10 +0.4 | 99 +0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15ND840 | 43 -1 | 0.37 -0.09 | 163 +12.1 | 9.5 -0.1 | 99 +0.6 | close | Xmax 9.5 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 15P530 | 45 +1 | 0.478 +0.02 | 160 +9.1 | 6.2 -3.4 | 98.5 +0.1 | close | 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.2 mm < 9.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KappaLITE 3015LF →
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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