MC Kenzie C15.400BS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.219 |
| Qes | 0.23 |
| Qms | 4.64 |
| Vas | 215 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.4 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 22.1 T·m |
| Mms | 74.6 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 174 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 22.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD PD 153ER v2018 | 40 = | 0.215 = | 218.8 +3.8 | 5.4 = | 101.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 153ER v2018 | 40 = | 0.215 = | 218.8 +3.8 | 5.4 = | 101.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| RCF CX 15N351 | 42 +2 | 0.226 +0.01 | 191 -24 | 5.3 -0.1 | 101.2 +0.2 | close | Xmax 5.3 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF MB 15N351 | 42 +2 | 0.226 +0.01 | 191 -24 | 6 +0.6 | 101.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 TX | 40 = | 0.245 +0.03 | 215.6 +0.6 | 9 +3.6 | 101.1 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Electro-Voice EVX-155 | 35.4 -4.6 | 0.212 -0.01 | 220 +5 | 6.4 +1 | 100.5 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B OEM | 42 +2 | 0.204 -0.02 | 205 -10 | 5.5 +0.1 | 102.4 +1.4 | close | + | |
| McCauley 6342 | 40 = | 0.204 -0.02 | 200.2 -14.8 | 4.6 -0.8 | 101.1 +0.1 | close | Xmax 4.6 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15"P80Nd | 39 -1 | 0.21 -0.01 | 184 -31 | 7.5 +2.1 | 101 = | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PL 40 | 39 -1 | 0.224 +0.01 | 211 -4 | 4 -1.4 | 101.3 +0.3 | close | Xmax 4 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the C15.400BS →
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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