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JBL 15SWV3.8

15" · 4 Ω · 1900 W · 92.8 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size15"
Impedance4 Ω
Fs53.4 Hz
Qts0.52
Qes0.53
Qms18.9
Vas43.9 L
Sd840 cm²
Xmax11 mm
Re3.1 Ω
Bl20 T·m
Mms201.9 g
Pe1900 W
Sensitivity92.8 dB

Alignment hint

EBP101 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 51.7 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
MTX Audio TX81535 -18.40.508 -0.0144.7 +0.89.6 -1.493.3 +0.5usableXmax 9.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
B&C 15BG7644 -9.40.56 +0.0468.4 +24.59.6 -1.493.4 +0.6usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
MTX Audio RFL1535 -18.40.414 -0.1144 +0.111.1 +0.194.3 +1.5usable+
hertz Hertz Audio SX380D43 -10.40.651 +0.1345 +1.16.1 -4.992.1 -0.7usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.1 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Rockford Fosgate T2D21531 -22.40.523 =48.4 +4.58.7 -2.389.7 -3.1usable1200 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
JBL 15WT300041 -12.40.44 -0.0876.3 +32.410.6 -0.492.5 -0.3usable1500 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Ground Zero GZRW 15XSPL D234.1 -19.30.59 +0.0763.3 +19.411.3 +0.391.1 -1.7usable+
PD PC.15DS48 -5.40.401 -0.1261.8 +17.96.9 -4.194.5 +1.7usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1200 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.9 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Precision Devices PC.15DS48 -5.40.401 -0.1261.8 +17.96.9 -4.194.5 +1.7usable8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1200 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.9 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Hifonics CX15D234 -19.40.389 -0.1359 +15.110 -192.4 -0.4risky8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+

Compare the closest 3 against the 15SWV3.8 →

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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