JBL MI-15A
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.421 |
| Qes | 0.47 |
| Qms | 4 |
| Vas | 271.8 L |
| Sd | 896.1 cm² |
| Xmax | 4 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 14 T·m |
| Mms | 65.6 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 85 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 149.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visaton BGS 40 v2 | 40 = | 0.424 = | 263 -8.8 | 5.7 +1.7 | 98.2 -1 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 15L | 38 -2 | 0.418 = | 263 -8.8 | 6 +2 | 98.1 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA PRO 15 | 42 +2 | 0.403 -0.02 | 243.5 -28.3 | 4.3 +0.3 | 99.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA PRO 15 A | 42 +2 | 0.403 -0.02 | 243.5 -28.3 | 4.3 +0.3 | 99.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 15P | 40 = | 0.422 = | 233 -38.8 | 6 +2 | 98.2 -1 | close | + | |
| Electro-Voice SP15 | 40 = | 0.446 +0.03 | 280.4 +8.6 | 3 -1 | 99.2 = | close | 40 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 3 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15XM | 36 -4 | 0.398 -0.02 | 310 +38.2 | 4 = | 98.9 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-38/300NEO | 36 -4 | 0.43 +0.01 | 265 -6.8 | 3.5 -0.5 | 97.8 -1.4 | close | Xmax 3.5 mm < 4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence BASSLITE C2515 | 38 -2 | 0.45 +0.03 | 260 -11.8 | 4.5 +0.5 | 96.4 -2.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence DELTA PRO 15A | 42 +2 | 0.4 -0.02 | 243.5 -28.3 | 4.3 +0.3 | 101.6 +2.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the MI-15A →
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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