Great Plains Audio 515-8LF GPA
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 27.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.255 |
| Qes | 0.261 |
| Qms | 11.63 |
| Vas | 470.1 L |
| Sd | 856 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.1 mm |
| Re | 6.7 Ω |
| Bl | 18.1 T·m |
| Mms | 73.7 g |
| Pe | 125 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 105 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 70.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altec 515-8LF | 27.4 = | 0.255 = | 470.1 = | 5.1 = | 98.4 = | close | + | |
| Supravox 400 GN-B | 28.5 +1.1 | 0.272 +0.02 | 450 -20.1 | 5 -0.1 | 98.6 +0.2 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Iconic Speakers 704-8A | 30.9 +3.5 | 0.262 +0.01 | 463 -7.1 | 5.1 = | 99.7 +1.3 | close | + | |
| Supravox 400 EXC Ag 13V | 25.3 -2.1 | 0.253 = | 555.6 +85.5 | 5 -0.1 | 98.7 +0.3 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton WS40NG | 25 -2.4 | 0.252 = | 500 +29.9 | 6.5 +1.4 | 97.1 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Audio Dynamique AD380PM100 | 25.5 -1.9 | 0.26 +0.01 | 530 +59.9 | 5 -0.1 | 97 -1.4 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Supravox 400-2000EXC_13V | 25 -2.4 | 0.236 -0.02 | 438 -32.1 | 5 -0.1 | 97.4 -1 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Crites Speakers CW1526 | 26.3 -1.1 | 0.263 +0.01 | 506.3 +36.2 | 7 +1.9 | 101.1 +2.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Crites Speakers CW1526C | 26.3 -1.1 | 0.263 +0.01 | 506.3 +36.2 | 7 +1.9 | 101.1 +2.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Usher Audio 15HM Studio | 27 -0.4 | 0.28 +0.03 | 385 -85.1 | 5.9 +0.8 | 98 -0.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 515-8LF GPA →
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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