Eminence LAB 15
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.346 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 5.36 |
| Vas | 103.6 L |
| Sd | 823.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.3 mm |
| Re | 4.9 Ω |
| Bl | 26.3 T·m |
| Mms | 296.6 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 76 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 32.6 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 LAB 15 | | 28 = | 0.35 = | 103.61 +0.01 | 11.8 +4.5 | 88.5 -3.5 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio SS15-22 | 27 -1 | 0.388 +0.04 | 98 -5.6 | 10.3 +3 | 90.4 -1.6 | close | + | |
| Kicker 43CV152 | 26.4 -1.6 | 0.389 +0.04 | 121.4 +17.8 | 7.5 +0.2 | 92.5 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Dayton Audio RSS390HO-4 | 24.2 -3.8 | 0.384 +0.04 | 109.7 +6.1 | 9.6 +2.3 | 91.5 -0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| MTX Audio T615-22 | 25.7 -2.3 | 0.431 +0.09 | 110 +6.4 | 7.1 -0.2 | 92.1 +0.1 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 450 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.1 mm < 7.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ciare 15.00SW-4 | 29 +1 | 0.407 +0.06 | 113 +9.4 | 11.1 +3.8 | 93.4 +1.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B2 Audio RAMPAGE 18 ÉLITE AGE18D | 26 -2 | 0.344 = | 99 -4.6 | 23.5 +16.2 | 95.3 +3.3 | usable | 2 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL 2266H | 31 +3 | 0.369 +0.02 | 110 +6.4 | 5.5 -1.8 | 93.3 +1.3 | usable | Xmax 5.5 mm < 7.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Audience NERO-15SW800 | 32 +4 | 0.354 +0.01 | 128 +24.4 | 8.6 +1.3 | 94.4 +2.4 | usable | + | |
| hertz Hertz Audio HX380D | 27 -1 | 0.402 +0.06 | 130.6 +27 | 7 -0.3 | 91.1 -0.9 | usable | 380 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 7.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the LAB 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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