MCM Electronics 55-2993
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44 Hz |
| Qts | 0.534 |
| Qes | 0.63 |
| Qms | 3.485 |
| Vas | 123.2 L |
| Sd | 919 cm² |
| Xmax | 2.9 mm |
| Re | 6.6 Ω |
| Bl | 19.1 T·m |
| Mms | 125.7 g |
| Pe | 120 W |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 70 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 163.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAP Audio AB-15 | 46.7 +2.7 | 0.546 +0.01 | 122.3 -0.9 | 5.5 +2.6 | 95.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Bose 38 CM CAR AUDIO vp | 46 +2 | 0.526 -0.01 | 108.8 -14.4 | 4.5 +1.6 | 94.6 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Monacor SP-384PA | 38 -6 | 0.519 -0.02 | 117 -6.2 | 3.3 +0.4 | 95.7 +0.7 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| MCM Electronics 55-2983 | 43 -1 | 0.465 -0.07 | 127.5 +4.3 | 4 +1.1 | 95.5 +0.5 | close | + | |
| Jensen BP15/250 | 47 +3 | 0.503 -0.03 | 133.1 +9.9 | 3.4 +0.5 | 96.7 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Jensen PUNCH BP 15/250 | 47 +3 | 0.503 -0.03 | 133.1 +9.9 | 3.4 +0.5 | 96.7 +1.7 | close | + | |
| Celestion TF1525E | 49.8 +5.8 | 0.5 -0.03 | 128.19 +4.99 | 3.5 +0.6 | 96.6 +1.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Focal 38KXSPL | 45.8 +1.8 | 0.55 +0.02 | 116.4 -6.8 | 5.5 +2.6 | 98 +3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| LaVoce WSF152.50 | 46 +2 | 0.505 -0.03 | 137 +13.8 | 4.7 +1.8 | 97.3 +2.3 | close | + | |
| Celestion BN15-400X | 44.9 +0.9 | 0.59 +0.06 | 146.5 +23.3 | 4 +1.1 | 96.4 +1.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 55-2993 →
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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