Eminence KAPPA 15 C
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 31 Hz |
| Qts | 0.244 |
| Qes | 0.25 |
| Qms | 10.14 |
| Vas | 329.9 L |
| Sd | 856.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 3.68 Ω |
| Bl | 15.3 T·m |
| Mms | 82.1 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 124 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 44.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal AUDIOM 15 | 32.5 +1.5 | 0.236 -0.01 | 379.7 +49.8 | 6 +0.5 | 100.4 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 225 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF L 15/541 | 30.9 -0.1 | 0.236 -0.01 | 300 -29.9 | 5.6 +0.1 | 98.1 -3.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 15-600N | 33 +2 | 0.222 -0.02 | 310 -19.9 | 6.5 +1 | 100.5 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Benett 15.200 Z/N | 32.9 +1.9 | 0.265 +0.02 | 344 +14.1 | 5 -0.5 | 100.1 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15B | 31.6 +0.6 | 0.282 +0.04 | 330 +0.1 | 6 +0.5 | 98.8 -2.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 225 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Altec 921-8A | 34.1 +3.1 | 0.257 +0.01 | 299 -30.9 | 5.2 -0.3 | 100.1 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.2 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Benett 15.200 X/N | 34.3 +3.3 | 0.211 -0.03 | 338 +8.1 | 5 -0.5 | 101.2 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 200 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15LW30 | 32 +1 | 0.28 +0.04 | 325 -4.9 | 7 +1.5 | 98.8 -2.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15BR400 | 30 -1 | 0.236 -0.01 | 274 -55.9 | 6 +0.5 | 98.3 -3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Supravox 400 GMF PRO | 32 +1 | 0.263 +0.02 | 370 +40.1 | 4.8 -0.7 | 99.4 -1.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 120 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.8 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPA 15 C →
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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