Eminence KAPPA 15
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.301 |
| Qes | 0.31 |
| Qms | 10.6 |
| Vas | 278 L |
| Sd | 823.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.21 Ω |
| Bl | 15.9 T·m |
| Mms | 66.9 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 116 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 61.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speaker PR1566 | 36 = | 0.296 -0.01 | 262 -16 | 8.6 +3.1 | 99.1 -1 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15/542K | 36 = | 0.3 = | 250 -28 | 5 -0.5 | 98.8 -1.3 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15"WR400 | 36 = | 0.3 = | 236 -42 | 6.3 +0.8 | 99 -1.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15H | 34.9 -1.1 | 0.277 -0.02 | 295.9 +17.9 | 5.8 +0.3 | 99.7 -0.4 | close | 225 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR400 4 Ohms | 35 -1 | 0.313 +0.01 | 248.9 -29.1 | 5.8 +0.3 | 100.9 +0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR400 | 35 -1 | 0.31 +0.01 | 248.9 -29.1 | 5.75 +0.25 | 99 -1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma SM115 v2 | 35 -1 | 0.315 +0.01 | 276 -2 | 7.3 +1.8 | 98.4 -1.7 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 15WR400 v2020 | 36 = | 0.299 = | 236 -42 | 6.3 +0.8 | 99 -1.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR400 | 35 -1 | 0.32 +0.02 | 248.9 -29.1 | 5.75 +0.25 | 99 -1.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR400 v2014 | 32 -4 | 0.295 -0.01 | 267.2 -10.8 | 5.8 +0.3 | 98.4 -1.7 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPA 15 →
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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