Eminence OB A15 NEO
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.723 |
| Qes | 0.83 |
| Qms | 5.59 |
| Vas | 234 L |
| Sd | 856.5 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 6.28 Ω |
| Bl | 11.4 T·m |
| Mms | 68.2 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 49 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | Qts too high |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 FAS 154 | 38.3 -2.1 | 0.868 +0.15 | 211 -23 | 7.2 +1.2 | 96.2 +0.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce LBASS15-15 | 37 -3.4 | 0.74 +0.02 | 284.84 +50.84 | 4.7 -1.3 | 96 +0.3 | usable | 100 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.7 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Selenium 38GPT12 | 42.2 +1.8 | 0.657 -0.07 | 185.7 -48.3 | 5 -1 | 95.8 +0.1 | usable | Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence DELTA 15 LF | 41 +0.6 | 0.584 -0.14 | 186.1 -47.9 | 6 = | 96 +0.3 | usable | + | |
| Fane 15-400LF | 39 -1.4 | 0.577 -0.15 | 210 -24 | 5 -1 | 96.1 +0.4 | usable | Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane 15-400LF v2016 | 41 +0.6 | 0.573 -0.15 | 210 -24 | 5 -1 | 97.1 +1.4 | usable | Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fane SOVEREIGN 15-400 LF | 41 +0.6 | 0.573 -0.15 | 210 -24 | 5 -1 | 97.1 +1.4 | usable | Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence DELTA 15LF-4 | 40 -0.4 | 0.49 -0.23 | 253.93 +19.93 | 5.97 -0.03 | 95 -0.7 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.97 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Selenium 15PW4 | 38 -2.4 | 0.752 +0.03 | 220.7 -13.3 | 3 -3 | 95 -0.7 | usable | Xmax 3 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-15OB350 | 41 +0.6 | 0.697 -0.03 | 134.8 -99.2 | 6.5 +0.5 | 93.4 -2.3 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the OB A15 NEO →
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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