Monacor SP-38/300NEO
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.43 |
| Qes | 0.48 |
| Qms | 4.13 |
| Vas | 265 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 14.3 T·m |
| Mms | 80.1 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 75 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 155.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestion PULSE 15 | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.431 = | 246.7 -18.3 | 4.8 +1.3 | 97.2 -0.6 | close | + | |
| DAS Audio 15L | 38 +2 | 0.418 -0.01 | 263 -2 | 6 +2.5 | 98.1 +0.3 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Celestion PULSE15 | 35.7 -0.3 | 0.431 = | 246.7 -18.3 | 4.75 +1.25 | 95.6 -2.2 | close | + | |
| Visaton BGS 40 v2 | 40 +4 | 0.424 -0.01 | 263 -2 | 5.7 +2.2 | 98.2 +0.4 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Eminence BASSLITE C2515 | 38 +2 | 0.45 +0.02 | 260 -5 | 4.5 +1 | 96.4 -1.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JBL MI-15A | 40 +4 | 0.421 -0.01 | 271.8 +6.8 | 4 +0.5 | 99.2 +1.4 | close | 150 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-385G | 35 -1 | 0.473 +0.04 | 260 -5 | 4 +0.5 | 96.2 -1.6 | close | 175 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Beyma 15T100/N vp | 35 -1 | 0.455 +0.03 | 275 +10 | 6 +2.5 | 96.8 -1 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Eminence Kl3015CX-8 | 38 +2 | 0.438 +0.01 | 219.3 -45.7 | 4.3 +0.8 | 97.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15XM | 36 = | 0.398 -0.03 | 310 +45 | 4 +0.5 | 98.9 +1.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SP-38/300NEO →
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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