JBL 2215H
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 20 Hz |
| Qts | 0.212 |
| Qes | 0.22 |
| Qms | 5.5 |
| Vas | 736.2 L |
| Sd | 896.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.1 mm |
| Re | 5.7 Ω |
| Bl | 17.8 T·m |
| Mms | 96.8 g |
| Pe | 100 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 91 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 72.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2215A | 20 = | 0.212 = | 736.2 = | 4.1 = | 95.8 -1.9 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL LE15A | 20 = | 0.212 = | 736.2 = | 4.1 = | 95.8 -1.9 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audax PR380M0 | 20 = | 0.22 +0.01 | 710 -26.2 | 3.8 -0.3 | 97.1 -0.6 | close | Xmax 3.8 mm < 4.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax HD35S66 | 18 -2 | 0.217 +0.01 | 735 -1.2 | 5 +0.9 | 96.4 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Altec 416-8C v2009 | 22.9 +2.9 | 0.213 = | 693.8 -42.4 | 3.8 -0.3 | 98.6 +0.9 | close | Xmax 3.8 mm < 4.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Great Plains Audio 416-8C GPA | 22.9 +2.9 | 0.213 = | 693.8 -42.4 | 3.8 -0.3 | 98.6 +0.9 | close | Xmax 3.8 mm < 4.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 15VX v2 | 18.4 -1.6 | 0.224 +0.01 | 727 -9.2 | 6 +1.9 | 96.1 -1.6 | close | + | |
| EMS B15EX | 22 +2 | 0.223 +0.01 | 791 +54.8 | 7 +2.9 | 98.5 +0.8 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 15VX v3 | 17.5 -2.5 | 0.211 = | 717.7 -18.5 | 6 +1.9 | 95.1 -2.6 | close | + | |
| Focal AUDIOM 15A | 21.5 +1.5 | 0.223 +0.01 | 832 +95.8 | 6 +1.9 | 98.8 +1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2215H →
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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