JBL 1501AL-1
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 19 Hz |
| Qts | 0.191 |
| Qes | 0.2 |
| Qms | 4.34 |
| Vas | 630 L |
| Sd | 865.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.4 mm |
| Re | 9.54 Ω |
| Bl | 25.8 T·m |
| Mms | 117 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 49.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiotechnology FLEXUNIT 15E1022510 | 18 -1 | 0.222 +0.03 | 600 -30 | 8.6 +2.2 | 94.5 -0.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15VX v3 | 17.5 -1.5 | 0.211 +0.02 | 717.7 +87.7 | 6 -0.4 | 95.1 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audiotechnology FLEXUNITS 15 E 102 25 10 | 18 -1 | 0.22 +0.03 | 600 -30 | 8.6 +2.2 | 93.2 -1.4 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Supravox 400 GMF MK2 | 22 +3 | 0.206 +0.01 | 633 +3 | 7 +0.6 | 97.9 +3.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15VX v2 | 18.4 -0.6 | 0.224 +0.03 | 727 +97 | 6 -0.4 | 96.1 +1.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TAD TL-1602 | 21 +2 | 0.212 +0.02 | 519 -111 | 5.5 -0.9 | 96.3 +1.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| TAD TL-1602 A | 21 +2 | 0.212 +0.02 | 519 -111 | 5.5 -0.9 | 96.3 +1.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Altec 515E | 22.9 +3.9 | 0.185 -0.01 | 665.5 +35.5 | 4.6 -1.8 | 96.5 +1.9 | usable | 75 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.6 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax HD35S66 | 18 -1 | 0.217 +0.03 | 735 +105 | 5 -1.4 | 96.4 +1.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 136A | 16 -3 | 0.212 +0.02 | 736.2 +106.2 | 5.1 -1.3 | 94.4 -0.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.1 mm < 6.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 1501AL-1 →
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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