Gauss 3580 GAUSS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 25 Hz |
| Qts | 0.16 |
| Qes | 0.17 |
| Qms | 2.7 |
| Vas | 438.9 L |
| Sd | 890 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.1 mm |
| Re | 6.1 Ω |
| Bl | 24 T·m |
| Mms | 102.5 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 147 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 23.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauss 3540 GAUSS | 25 = | 0.16 = | 438.9 = | 5.1 = | 101.8 +2.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audax PR380M2 | 23.8 -1.2 | 0.151 -0.01 | 376 -62.9 | 5.5 +0.4 | 98.1 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Audax PR38S100 | 24 -1 | 0.171 +0.01 | 423 -15.9 | 4 -1.1 | 98.7 -0.5 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_15V | 25 = | 0.196 +0.04 | 429 -9.9 | 4.9 -0.2 | 98.1 -1.1 | close | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Fluxmag 1504-BM | 22.7 -2.3 | 0.183 +0.02 | 469.9 +31 | 5 -0.1 | 98 -1.2 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR380M2 v2009 | 25 = | 0.191 +0.03 | 380 -58.9 | 5.5 +0.4 | 98.2 -1 | close | + | |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_14V | 25 = | 0.214 +0.05 | 439 +0.1 | 5 -0.1 | 97.8 -1.4 | usable | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15B42 | 24.2 -0.8 | 0.185 +0.02 | 480.9 +42 | 4 -1.1 | 98.8 -0.4 | usable | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Supravox 400 GN-A | 23 -2 | 0.196 +0.04 | 448 +9.1 | 5 -0.1 | 97.2 -2 | usable | 120 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Altec 515B | 24.7 -0.3 | 0.166 +0.01 | 557.8 +118.9 | 4.2 -0.9 | 97.2 -2 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.2 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 3580 GAUSS →
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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