LaVoce WAF153.00
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 43 Hz |
| Qts | 0.374 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 9 |
| Vas | 146 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.5 mm |
| Re | 4.7 Ω |
| Bl | 17.7 T·m |
| Mms | 96.2 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 110 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 56.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF | 46 +3 | 0.373 = | 142.2 -3.8 | 6.7 +0.2 | 98.9 -0.1 | close | + | |
| LaVoce NBASS15-30 | 42 -1 | 0.36 -0.01 | 143.06 -2.94 | 6.6 +0.1 | 98.5 -0.5 | close | + | |
| MC Kenzie C15.500BS | 45 +2 | 0.35 -0.02 | 145 -1 | 6.5 = | 98.8 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15NCX | 43.7 +0.7 | 0.361 -0.01 | 138.5 -7.5 | 6.1 -0.4 | 98.8 -0.2 | close | Xmax 6.1 mm < 6.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND840 | 43 = | 0.37 = | 163 +17 | 9.5 +3 | 99 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MCB700 | 44 +1 | 0.34 -0.03 | 148 +2 | 7 +0.5 | 99 = | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF | 42 -1 | 0.387 +0.01 | 158.8 +12.8 | 6.4 -0.1 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | Xmax 6.4 mm < 6.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX 15 | 41 -2 | 0.383 +0.01 | 154 +8 | 7.9 +1.4 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P542K | 45 +2 | 0.355 -0.02 | 146 = | 6.2 -0.3 | 98 -1 | close | Xmax 6.2 mm < 6.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KILOMAX PRO 15 | 41 -2 | 0.383 +0.01 | 154.5 +8.5 | 7.9 +1.4 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the WAF153.00 →
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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