Focal 15VX
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 24 Hz |
| Qts | 0.286 |
| Qes | 0.32 |
| Qms | 2.65 |
| Vas | 380 L |
| Sd | 830 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 17.9 T·m |
| Mms | 111.8 g |
| Pe | 225 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 75 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 74.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Fosgate PWR-415 | 24 = | 0.283 = | 334 -46 | 6.2 +0.2 | 97.4 +2.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audiotechnology 15F1022510KAP | 22 -2 | 0.288 = | 410 +30 | 8.5 +2.5 | 94.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Altec 3154 | 25 +1 | 0.322 +0.04 | 393.6 +13.6 | 6.4 +0.4 | 95 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Great Plains Audio 3154 GPA | 25 +1 | 0.322 +0.04 | 393.6 +13.6 | 6.4 +0.4 | 95 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Peerless SLS15 | 24.1 +0.1 | 0.268 -0.02 | 321.5 -58.5 | 6.4 +0.4 | 94.8 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Monacor SPH-390TC vp1 | 22.7 -1.3 | 0.276 -0.01 | 351 -29 | 6.4 +0.4 | 97.3 +2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 150 W vs 225 W: lower power handling | + |
| AE Speakers TD15X 8 Ohms | 23.2 -0.8 | 0.287 = | 467 +87 | 7 +1 | 96.3 +1 | close | + | |
| Davis 39GCA15 | 23.6 -0.4 | 0.33 +0.04 | 402 +22 | 7.5 +1.5 | 95.6 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Usher Audio 15HM Studio | 27 +3 | 0.28 -0.01 | 385 +5 | 5.9 -0.1 | 98 +2.7 | close | 150 W vs 225 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.9 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 38VX | 22.3 -1.7 | 0.279 -0.01 | 347 -33 | 8.2 +2.2 | 96.9 +1.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15VX →
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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