Kicker COMPVX 38
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 23.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.216 |
| Qes | 0.222 |
| Qms | 7.521 |
| Vas | 156.7 L |
| Sd | 842.9 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.7 mm |
| Re | 4.2 Ω |
| Bl | 28.4 T·m |
| Mms | 286.6 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 107 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 16.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC Kenzie C15.400BR | 29 +5.3 | 0.227 +0.01 | 175 +18.3 | 5.8 -0.9 | 95.2 +0.7 | usable | Xmax 5.8 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Ciare NDC 15-4 S | 31.2 +7.5 | 0.253 +0.04 | 156.2 -0.5 | 8.8 +2.1 | 95.5 +1 | usable | + | |
| RCF LF15N401 | 34 +10.3 | 0.22 = | 160 +3.3 | 9 +2.3 | 97 +2.5 | usable | + | |
| B&C 15 NW 100 | 33 +9.3 | 0.218 = | 139 -17.7 | 7.4 +0.7 | 97.3 +2.8 | usable | + | |
| RCF LF 15N401 | 34 +10.3 | 0.221 +0.01 | 160 +3.3 | 7.1 +0.4 | 98.3 +3.8 | usable | + | |
| B&C 15NW100 | 33 +9.3 | 0.22 = | 139 -17.7 | 9 +2.3 | 97 +2.5 | usable | + | |
| PHL Audio 6321MND | 34 +10.3 | 0.207 -0.01 | 150 -6.7 | 7.2 +0.5 | 98.1 +3.6 | usable | + | |
| B&C 15NW100 | 34 +10.3 | 0.23 +0.01 | 126.1 -30.6 | 9 +2.3 | 95 +0.5 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Ciare NDH15-4S | 28 +4.3 | 0.25 +0.03 | 220 +63.3 | 11.5 +4.8 | 94.5 = | usable | + | |
| JBL 2266H vp mesure A | 24.7 +1 | 0.295 +0.08 | 190 +33.3 | 5.5 -1.2 | 94.2 -0.3 | usable | Xmax 5.5 mm < 6.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the COMPVX 38 →
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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