Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LFC
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.319 |
| Qes | 0.33 |
| Qms | 10 |
| Vas | 183.2 L |
| Sd | 856 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.9 mm |
| Re | 3.34 Ω |
| Bl | 15.6 T·m |
| Mms | 103.7 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 112 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 46.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2265 HPL | 37 = | 0.325 +0.01 | 176 -7.2 | 8 +0.1 | 97.9 -2.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL 1500 GTI | 35 -2 | 0.339 +0.02 | 189 +5.8 | 8.2 +0.3 | 100.6 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15FH520-4 | 38 +1 | 0.337 +0.02 | 156.6 -26.6 | 7.8 -0.1 | 100.6 +0.3 | close | Xmax 7.8 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Elokance 15WF2400 | 38 +1 | 0.32 = | 165.2 -18 | 10.5 +2.6 | 98.1 -2.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL 2226H | 40 +3 | 0.31 -0.01 | 175.6 -7.6 | 7 -0.9 | 99.3 -1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15NMB35 | 38.93 +1.93 | 0.335 +0.02 | 177.47 -5.73 | 6.75 -1.15 | 99.5 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.75 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XB v2012 | 38 +1 | 0.322 = | 168 -15.2 | 7.5 -0.4 | 97.3 -3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 | 35 -2 | 0.31 -0.01 | 199.2 +16 | 9.25 +1.35 | 98 -2.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Faital PRO 15FX560 | 38 +1 | 0.3 -0.02 | 159 -24.2 | 9.42 +1.52 | 99 -1.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| DLS SP15 DLS | 33.2 -3.8 | 0.323 = | 191.7 +8.5 | 8.6 +0.7 | 103.1 +2.8 | close | 2 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPA PRO 15 LFC →
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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