McCauley 6342
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.204 |
| Qes | 0.21 |
| Qms | 7.4 |
| Vas | 200.2 L |
| Sd | 877.2 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.6 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 24.7 T·m |
| Mms | 85.3 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 190 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 18.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radian 5215B OEM | 42 +2 | 0.204 = | 205 +4.8 | 5.5 +0.9 | 102.4 +1.3 | close | + | |
| MC Kenzie C15.400BS | 40 = | 0.219 +0.02 | 215 +14.8 | 5.4 +0.8 | 101 -0.1 | close | + | |
| PD PD 153ER v2018 | 40 = | 0.215 +0.01 | 218.8 +18.6 | 5.4 +0.8 | 101.4 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 153ER v2018 | 40 = | 0.215 +0.01 | 218.8 +18.6 | 5.4 +0.8 | 101.4 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15"P80Nd | 39 -1 | 0.21 +0.01 | 184 -16.2 | 7.5 +2.9 | 101 -0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF CX 15N351 | 42 +2 | 0.226 +0.02 | 191 -9.2 | 5.3 +0.7 | 101.2 +0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 15N351 | 42 +2 | 0.226 +0.02 | 191 -9.2 | 6 +1.4 | 101.2 +0.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PL 40 | 39 -1 | 0.224 +0.02 | 211 +10.8 | 4 -0.6 | 101.3 +0.2 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 4.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| DAS Audio 15GN | 36 -4 | 0.213 +0.01 | 197 -3.2 | 6 +1.4 | 99.2 -1.9 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MI100 vp francis | 38 -2 | 0.175 -0.03 | 217 +16.8 | 4.5 -0.1 | 101.2 +0.1 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 4.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 6342 →
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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