Martin Audio L-1530 vp
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 30 Hz |
| Qts | 0.331 |
| Qes | 0.39 |
| Qms | 2.2 |
| Vas | 220 L |
| Sd | 890 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 6.5 Ω |
| Bl | 21.1 T·m |
| Mms | 142.1 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 77 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 61.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAS Audio G-35 | 32 +2 | 0.311 -0.02 | 205 -15 | 4.5 -0.5 | 95 +0.3 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Volt RV3863 | 29 -1 | 0.304 -0.03 | 207 -13 | 7.5 +2.5 | 95.4 +0.7 | close | + | |
| JBL 2226H vp two | 28.2 -1.8 | 0.356 +0.02 | 245.4 +25.4 | 7 +2 | 94.9 +0.2 | close | + | |
| JBL 2226H vp one | 28.1 -1.9 | 0.356 +0.02 | 247.5 +27.5 | 7 +2 | 94.9 +0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5020 | 28 -2 | 0.296 -0.04 | 200 -20 | 7 +2 | 94.9 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Conrad PA 38 | 34.8 +4.8 | 0.353 +0.02 | 216.4 -3.6 | 5 = | 97 +2.3 | close | + | |
| Volt RV4504 | 33 +3 | 0.349 +0.02 | 217 -3 | 9.2 +4.2 | 96.7 +2 | close | + | |
| Oxygen JET 18 | 32.9 +2.9 | 0.349 +0.02 | 217 -3 | 10 +5 | 96.7 +2 | close | + | |
| Fostex W 200 | 32 +2 | 0.35 +0.02 | 268.7 +48.7 | 5.2 +0.2 | 96.6 +1.9 | close | 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15W200 vp | 32 +2 | 0.35 +0.02 | 268.7 +48.7 | 6 +1 | 96.6 +1.9 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the L-1530 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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