JBL W15GTI MK2
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 25.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.476 |
| Qes | 0.51 |
| Qms | 7.2 |
| Vas | 132.2 L |
| Sd | 780 cm² |
| Xmax | 10.2 mm |
| Re | 2.95 Ω |
| Bl | 15.4 T·m |
| Mms | 257.3 g |
| Pe | 800 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 49 · sealed |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 109.5 L |
EBP < 50: favours a sealed (closed) 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 W15GTI | 25.2 = | 0.476 = | 132.2 = | 10.2 = | 92.5 = | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio TIT400C | 24.2 -1 | 0.483 +0.01 | 154.3 +22.1 | 13.3 +3.1 | 91.5 -1 | close | + | |
| Audiobahn AW1571T | 28.2 +3 | 0.49 +0.01 | 133.088 +0.89 | 11 +0.8 | 89.2 -3.3 | close | 500 W vs 800 W: lower power handling | + |
| TC Sounds LMS R15 | 23.6 -1.6 | 0.446 -0.03 | 123 -9.2 | 12.1 +1.9 | 90.2 -2.3 | close | + | |
| JBL GTO 1514 | 25.1 -0.1 | 0.484 +0.01 | 153.5 +21.3 | 7.3 -2.9 | 91.9 -0.6 | close | 350 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.3 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL P1520 | 25.4 +0.2 | 0.502 +0.03 | 118.9 -13.3 | 8.1 -2.1 | 90.8 -1.7 | close | 400 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.1 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL P1520e | 25.4 +0.2 | 0.502 +0.03 | 118.9 -13.3 | 8.1 -2.1 | 90.8 -1.7 | close | 400 W vs 800 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8.1 mm < 10.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 13W7AE-D1.5 | 23.5 -1.7 | 0.448 -0.03 | 104.3 -27.9 | 12.1 +1.9 | 91.7 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Stereo Integrity SQL-15 15 | 23.8 -1.4 | 0.418 -0.06 | 115 -17.2 | 12.1 +1.9 | 90.9 -1.6 | usable | + | |
| Ground Zero GZHW 38X | 22.6 -2.6 | 0.43 -0.05 | 147 +14.8 | 12.5 +2.3 | 90.3 -2.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W15GTI MK2 →
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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