Oberton 15B450
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45.1 Hz |
| Qts | 0.285 |
| Qes | 0.294 |
| Qms | 9.6 |
| Vas | 146.9 L |
| Sd | 829.6 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.4 mm |
| Re | 5.32 Ω |
| Bl | 20.5 T·m |
| Mms | 82 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 153 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 15B450 / 15B450A / 15B450A2 | 45.08 -0.02 | 0.286 = | 146.85 -0.05 | 6.75 +1.35 | 100 -0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 14 CXN 6 | 45 -0.1 | 0.28 = | 131 -15.9 | 5.6 +0.2 | 100 -0.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NTLW2500 | 45 -0.1 | 0.3 +0.02 | 143 -3.9 | 8 +2.6 | 100.5 +0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5070 | 45 -0.1 | 0.264 -0.02 | 150 +3.1 | 5 -0.4 | 100.4 +0.1 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND730 | 44 -1.1 | 0.29 +0.01 | 156 +9.1 | 6.5 +1.1 | 99 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Fane FC-154F01 | 41 -4.1 | 0.287 = | 151 +4.1 | 6.5 +1.1 | 99.1 -1.2 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15NMB500 | 44.74 -0.36 | 0.292 +0.01 | 127.95 -18.95 | 7.75 +2.35 | 100.5 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15-750BMN | 45 -0.1 | 0.27 -0.01 | 127 -19.9 | 5.8 +0.4 | 99.6 -0.7 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15B600 | 42 -3.1 | 0.278 -0.01 | 139 -7.9 | 5.7 +0.3 | 98.7 -1.6 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5320 | 45 -0.1 | 0.287 = | 128 -18.9 | 4.8 -0.6 | 99.3 -1 | close | Xmax 4.8 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15B450 →
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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