Kenford PA380 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.522 |
| Qes | 0.64 |
| Qms | 2.83 |
| Vas | 260 L |
| Sd | 846 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.5 Ω |
| Bl | 12.5 T·m |
| Mms | 84.6 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 53 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 311.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.Audio HP-15W | 34 = | 0.492 -0.03 | 254.3 -5.7 | 3.5 = | 95.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Celestion BN15-400X v2018 | 35.1 +1.1 | 0.527 +0.01 | 253 -7 | 4 +0.5 | 96.5 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-385G | 35 +1 | 0.473 -0.05 | 260 = | 4 +0.5 | 96.2 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Davis 39RCA15 | 33.7 -0.3 | 0.612 +0.09 | 258 -2 | 4 +0.5 | 95.3 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Hyper Phase CM15T | 35 +1 | 0.508 -0.01 | 308 +48 | 3.5 = | 97 +1.4 | close | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling | + |
| P.Audio IMF HP-15W | 30.8 -3.2 | 0.517 -0.01 | 304.7 +44.7 | 3.5 = | 94.5 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Ardan PRO W-38 vp2 | 39.5 +5.5 | 0.51 -0.01 | 254.7 -5.3 | 4.5 +1 | 97 +1.4 | close | + | |
| Beyma CM15/T | 34 = | 0.615 +0.09 | 293 +33 | 3.5 = | 95.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence BASSLITE C2515 | 38 +4 | 0.45 -0.07 | 260 = | 4.5 +1 | 96.4 +0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence DELTA 15LFA | 39 +5 | 0.48 -0.04 | 241 -19 | 4.8 +1.3 | 96 +0.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PA380 vp →
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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