Oberton 15LX400
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 48.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.337 |
| Qes | 0.35 |
| Qms | 9.3 |
| Vas | 140 L |
| Sd | 829.6 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.2 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 19 T·m |
| Mms | 73.4 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 139 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 41.1 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 15XL400 | 48.78 -0.02 | 0.337 = | 140 = | 5.25 +0.05 | 102 +1.8 | close | + | |
| JBL 2035H | 48 -0.8 | 0.336 = | 140.5 +0.5 | 4.9 -0.3 | 101.5 +1.3 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF MB 15N301 | 48 -0.8 | 0.36 +0.02 | 134 -6 | 5.6 +0.4 | 99.2 -1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15CX1000 | 48 -0.8 | 0.304 -0.03 | 132.5 -7.5 | 6 +0.8 | 100.2 = | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 | 45 -3.8 | 0.342 +0.01 | 153 +13 | 5.8 +0.6 | 99.7 -0.5 | close | + | |
| Eminence KappaLITE 3015 | | 45 -3.8 | 0.34 = | 153 +13 | 5.9 +0.7 | 100.8 +0.6 | close | + | |
| P.Audio C15-600EL | 44.9 -3.9 | 0.352 +0.01 | 137.4 -2.6 | 5 -0.2 | 99 -1.2 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.2 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15W1300 | 46 -2.8 | 0.361 +0.02 | 138 -2 | 6 +0.8 | 99 -1.2 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15MB35 | 47.7 -1.1 | 0.336 = | 115.1 -24.9 | 6.75 +1.55 | 100 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Eighteen Sound 15NCX750 | 49 +0.2 | 0.37 +0.03 | 141 +1 | 5.5 +0.3 | 98 -2.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15LX400 →
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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