JBL D130
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.253 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 4 |
| Vas | 297.3 L |
| Sd | 896.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 0.8 mm |
| Re | 6.3 Ω |
| Bl | 18.8 T·m |
| Mms | 60 g |
| Pe | 75 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 148 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 43.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL 2135 | 40 = | 0.253 = | 297.3 = | 1.5 +0.7 | 101.5 = | close | + | |
| JBL K130 | 40 = | 0.253 = | 297.3 = | 3.6 +2.8 | 101.5 = | close | + | |
| Altec 421-8H-II | 38.7 -1.3 | 0.242 -0.01 | 261.4 -35.9 | 1.3 +0.5 | 101.1 -0.4 | close | + | |
| P.Audio WN-15N | 39.8 -0.2 | 0.251 = | 286.8 -10.5 | 3.5 +2.7 | 102.1 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Tesla ARM 9408 | 35 -5 | 0.248 -0.01 | 260 -37.3 | 1.5 +0.7 | 99.6 -1.9 | usable | + | |
| Monacor SP-38/200PA | 38 -2 | 0.294 +0.04 | 287 -10.3 | 2 +1.2 | 100.3 -1.2 | usable | + | |
| Altec 418-8LF vp CF2 | 36.3 -3.7 | 0.254 = | 230.3 -67 | 1.3 +0.5 | 99.7 -1.8 | usable | + | |
| Altec 418-8LF | 39.5 -0.5 | 0.322 +0.07 | 279.8 -17.5 | 1.3 +0.5 | 100.3 -1.2 | usable | + | |
| Altec ER-15 | 42.1 +2.1 | 0.256 = | 217.2 -80.1 | 2.5 +1.7 | 101.5 = | usable | + | |
| PD 153ERC002 | 38 -2 | 0.249 = | 263 -34.3 | 6.8 +6 | 100.9 -0.6 | usable | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the D130 →
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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