JBL 15SWV3.8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 53.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.52 |
| Qes | 0.53 |
| Qms | 18.9 |
| Vas | 43.9 L |
| Sd | 840 cm² |
| Xmax | 11 mm |
| Re | 3.1 Ω |
| Bl | 20 T·m |
| Mms | 201.9 g |
| Pe | 1900 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 101 · 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
| Driver | Fs (Hz) | Qts | Vas (L) | Xmax (mm) | Sens (dB) | Fit | Notes | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTX Audio TX815 | 35 -18.4 | 0.508 -0.01 | 44.7 +0.8 | 9.6 -1.4 | 93.3 +0.5 | usable | Xmax 9.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15BG76 | 44 -9.4 | 0.56 +0.04 | 68.4 +24.5 | 9.6 -1.4 | 93.4 +0.6 | usable | 8 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 RFL15 | 35 -18.4 | 0.414 -0.11 | 44 +0.1 | 11.1 +0.1 | 94.3 +1.5 | usable | + | |
| hertz Hertz Audio SX380D | 43 -10.4 | 0.651 +0.13 | 45 +1.1 | 6.1 -4.9 | 92.1 -0.7 | usable | 8 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 T2D215 | 31 -22.4 | 0.523 = | 48.4 +4.5 | 8.7 -2.3 | 89.7 -3.1 | usable | 1200 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.7 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 15WT3000 | 41 -12.4 | 0.44 -0.08 | 76.3 +32.4 | 10.6 -0.4 | 92.5 -0.3 | usable | 1500 W vs 1900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10.6 mm < 11 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ground Zero GZRW 15XSPL D2 | 34.1 -19.3 | 0.59 +0.07 | 63.3 +19.4 | 11.3 +0.3 | 91.1 -1.7 | usable | + | |
| PD PC.15DS | 48 -5.4 | 0.401 -0.12 | 61.8 +17.9 | 6.9 -4.1 | 94.5 +1.7 | usable | 8 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.15DS | 48 -5.4 | 0.401 -0.12 | 61.8 +17.9 | 6.9 -4.1 | 94.5 +1.7 | usable | 8 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 CX15D2 | 34 -19.4 | 0.389 -0.13 | 59 +15.1 | 10 -1 | 92.4 -0.4 | risky | 8 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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