Iconic Speakers 165-8GHP
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37 Hz |
| Qts | 0.191 |
| Qes | 0.2 |
| Qms | 4.5 |
| Vas | 354.9 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 3 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 18.6 T·m |
| Mms | 53.4 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 103.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 185 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 27.9 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 515-8GHP | 37 = | 0.187 = | 342.6 -12.3 | 2.8 -0.2 | 103 -0.1 | close | 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.8 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Great Plains Audio 515-8GHP GPA | 37 = | 0.187 = | 342.6 -12.3 | 2.8 -0.2 | 101.2 -1.9 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.8 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| DAS Audio MI-30 | 34.3 -2.7 | 0.203 +0.01 | 360 +5.1 | 4.3 +1.3 | 101.2 -1.9 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Altec 515-16G | 37 = | 0.215 +0.02 | 345.5 -9.4 | 3 = | 99.4 -3.7 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| Great Plains Audio 515-16G GPA | 37 = | 0.215 +0.02 | 345.5 -9.4 | 3 = | 99.4 -3.7 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| JBL 2220H | 37 = | 0.174 -0.02 | 297.3 -57.6 | 2.7 -0.3 | 102.7 -0.4 | close | 100 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.7 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Iconic Speakers 165-16G | 37 = | 0.22 +0.03 | 357.9 +3 | 3.1 +0.1 | 99.4 -3.7 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 75 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| JBL E130 | 40 +3 | 0.188 = | 297.3 -57.6 | 2.5 -0.5 | 102.6 -0.5 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 2.5 mm < 3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Benett 15.200 X/N | 34.3 -2.7 | 0.211 +0.02 | 338 -16.9 | 5 +2 | 101.2 -1.9 | close | + | |
| Peavey 1504 v1981 | 35 -2 | 0.17 -0.02 | 312 -42.9 | 4 +1 | 104.4 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 165-8GHP →
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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