Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF-4
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 47 Hz |
| Qts | 0.468 |
| Qes | 0.49 |
| Qms | 10.19 |
| Vas | 118.6 L |
| Sd | 881.2 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.7 mm |
| Re | 3.85 Ω |
| Bl | 15.6 T·m |
| Mms | 105.3 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 96 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 92.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCM Electronics 55-3243 | 43.6 -3.4 | 0.465 = | 127.5 +8.9 | 6.2 +0.5 | 98.5 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MCS500-8 | 46 -1 | 0.47 = | 133.5 +14.9 | 6.5 +0.8 | 97.5 -1.7 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SICA P-A-PL15B3S | 46.5 -0.5 | 0.479 +0.01 | 139.8 +21.2 | 5.5 -0.2 | 98.3 -0.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF MB 15X301 (prodance) | 50.6 +3.6 | 0.44 -0.03 | 133.8 +15.2 | 5.9 +0.2 | 99.2 = | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15MCS500 | 46 -1 | 0.48 +0.01 | 134 +15.4 | 8 +2.3 | 98 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 15MC500 | 46 -1 | 0.45 -0.02 | 134 +15.4 | 8 +2.3 | 98 -1.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce SSF153.00-8 | 47 = | 0.406 -0.06 | 117 -1.6 | 5.1 -0.6 | 98.4 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Turbosound TS-15W300/8A | 46 -1 | 0.476 +0.01 | 130.2 +11.6 | 4.9 -0.8 | 97 -2.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 38KXSPL | 45.8 -1.2 | 0.55 +0.08 | 116.4 -2.2 | 5.5 -0.2 | 98 -1.2 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15CM V2 | 49 +2 | 0.49 +0.02 | 104 -14.6 | 7 +1.3 | 97 -2.2 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the KAPPALITE 3015 LF-4 →
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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