McCauley 6242
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.395 |
| Qes | 0.41 |
| Qms | 10.5 |
| Vas | 116.1 L |
| Sd | 877.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.8 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.6 T·m |
| Mms | 154.8 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 95 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 52.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavoce WAF154.02 | 40 +1 | 0.39 -0.01 | 131 +14.9 | 7.9 +2.1 | 94.8 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Dayton Audio PA385S-8 | 37 -2 | 0.369 -0.03 | 111.5 -4.6 | 8.5 +2.7 | 95 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15HP1010 | 40 +1 | 0.37 -0.03 | 107.5 -8.6 | 9.75 +3.95 | 96 +0.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 15PS100 | 39 = | 0.43 +0.03 | 103 -13.1 | 8 +2.2 | 95 -0.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 100 v2016 | 39 = | 0.436 +0.04 | 103 -13.1 | 7.2 +1.4 | 95 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Ciare FXE 15-4 | 40.6 +1.6 | 0.406 +0.01 | 131 +14.9 | 8.4 +2.6 | 96.5 +1 | close | + | |
| Sica 15 PNS 4 | 37.3 -1.7 | 0.35 -0.05 | 116.3 +0.2 | 9 +3.2 | 96 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Ciare PW396 | 43 +4 | 0.403 +0.01 | 129 +12.9 | 5.8 = | 97.2 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LEX1000Nd | 41 +2 | 0.37 -0.03 | 113 -3.1 | 10 +4.2 | 97 +1.5 | close | + | |
| Selenium 15SW1P | 40 +1 | 0.35 -0.05 | 120 +3.9 | 7.9 +2.1 | 96.9 +1.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 6242 →
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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