Eminence VORTEX 15
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.3 Hz |
| Qts | 0.321 |
| Qes | 0.33 |
| Qms | 12.12 |
| Vas | 219.7 L |
| Sd | 856.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.05 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 76.7 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 119 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fane FC-153F01 | 40 +0.7 | 0.305 -0.02 | 220 +0.3 | 6.6 +1.1 | 100 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 15WR400 | 38 -1.3 | 0.308 -0.01 | 214 -5.7 | 6 +0.5 | 99.7 -0.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15ND830 | 39 -0.3 | 0.32 = | 213 -6.7 | 6.5 +1 | 98 -2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MW/ND | 40 +0.7 | 0.331 +0.01 | 207 -12.7 | 6.5 +1 | 99.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Fane SOVEREIGN PRO 15-500 | 40 +0.7 | 0.319 = | 192 -27.7 | 6 +0.5 | 99.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15W700 | 38 -1.3 | 0.3 -0.02 | 217 -2.7 | 6.5 +1 | 99 -1 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B | 39 -0.3 | 0.313 -0.01 | 192.4 -27.3 | 5.5 = | 98.5 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15WRS400 | 38 -1.3 | 0.337 +0.02 | 205.4 -14.3 | 6.3 +0.8 | 98.6 -1.4 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215 B-8 | 38.7 -0.6 | 0.316 -0.01 | 189.7 -30 | 5.5 = | 98.2 -1.8 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5221 SP | 41 +1.7 | 0.329 +0.01 | 190 -29.7 | 6.6 +1.1 | 99.5 -0.5 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the VORTEX 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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