Max Speaker PR1566
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.296 |
| Qes | 0.34 |
| Qms | 2.3 |
| Vas | 262 L |
| Sd | 841 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.6 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 16.6 T·m |
| Mms | 74 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 106 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 55.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 15W750 | 39 +3 | 0.29 -0.01 | 253 -9 | 8 -0.6 | 97 -2.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma SM115 v2 | 35 -1 | 0.315 +0.02 | 276 +14 | 7.3 -1.3 | 98.4 -0.7 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.3 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15WR400 v2020 | 36 = | 0.299 = | 236 -26 | 6.3 -2.3 | 99 -0.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.3 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15"WR400 | 36 = | 0.3 = | 236 -26 | 6.3 -2.3 | 99 -0.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.3 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Monacor SP-15/500FH | 35 -1 | 0.31 +0.01 | 218 -44 | 7.8 -0.8 | 98.6 -0.5 | close | Xmax 7.8 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PD PDN 15BR40 | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.338 +0.04 | 224.8 -37.2 | 9.8 +1.2 | 98.5 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PDN 15BR40 | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.338 +0.04 | 224.8 -37.2 | 9.8 +1.2 | 98.5 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15XA38Nd v2020 | 38 +2 | 0.296 = | 238 -24 | 6 -2.6 | 99 -0.1 | close | 350 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Celestion BX15-4085HS8 | 35 -1 | 0.27 -0.03 | 247.6 -14.4 | 6.5 -2.1 | 99.3 +0.2 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.5 mm < 8.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 | 35 -1 | 0.31 +0.01 | 199.2 -62.8 | 9.25 +0.65 | 98 -1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PR1566 →
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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