Lavoce WAF154.02
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.39 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 7.2 |
| Vas | 131 L |
| Sd | 961 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.9 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.1 T·m |
| Mms | 148.8 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 57.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciare FXE 15-4 | 40.6 +0.6 | 0.406 +0.02 | 131 = | 8.4 +0.5 | 96.5 +1.7 | close | + | |
| PD PDN 15BR40-V2 | 39.2 -0.8 | 0.376 -0.01 | 140.1 +9.1 | 8.2 +0.3 | 97.3 +2.5 | close | 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Precision Devices PDN 15BR40-V2 | 39.2 -0.8 | 0.376 -0.01 | 140.1 +9.1 | 8.2 +0.3 | 97.3 +2.5 | close | 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Eminence OMEGA PRO-15-2KW-8 | 39.67 -0.33 | 0.44 +0.05 | 142.51 +11.51 | 7.4 -0.5 | 94.9 +0.1 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15NTLW3500 | 45 +5 | 0.39 = | 131 = | 8.3 +0.4 | 98 +3.2 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P200AK-I | 38 -2 | 0.36 -0.03 | 139 +8 | 8.5 +0.6 | 96.3 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Peavey 15 LOW MAX | 38.2 -1.8 | 0.352 -0.04 | 125.6 -5.4 | 9.8 +1.9 | 96 +1.2 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio PA385S-8 | 37 -3 | 0.369 -0.02 | 111.5 -19.5 | 8.5 +0.6 | 95 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Selenium 15SW1P | 40 = | 0.35 -0.04 | 120 -11 | 7.9 = | 96.9 +2.1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15TLW3000 | 42 +2 | 0.44 +0.05 | 140 +9 | 9 +1.1 | 95.5 +0.7 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the WAF154.02 →
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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