Oberton 15NCX
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 43.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.361 |
| Qes | 0.375 |
| Qms | 10.02 |
| Vas | 138.5 L |
| Sd | 829 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.1 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 18.6 T·m |
| Mms | 92.1 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.8 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 117 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 48.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sound 15W1300 | 46 +2.3 | 0.361 = | 138 -0.5 | 6 -0.1 | 99 +0.2 | close | Xmax 6 mm < 6.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| LaVoce NBASS15-30 | 42 -1.7 | 0.36 = | 143.06 +4.56 | 6.6 +0.5 | 98.5 -0.3 | close | + | |
| MC Kenzie C15.500BS | 45 +1.3 | 0.35 -0.01 | 145 +6.5 | 6.5 +0.4 | 98.8 = | close | + | |
| LaVoce WAF153.00 | 43 -0.7 | 0.374 +0.01 | 146 +7.5 | 6.5 +0.4 | 99 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF | 46 +2.3 | 0.373 +0.01 | 142.2 +3.7 | 6.7 +0.6 | 98.9 +0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P542K | 45 +1.3 | 0.355 -0.01 | 146 +7.5 | 6.2 +0.1 | 98 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MCB700 | 44 +0.3 | 0.34 -0.02 | 148 +9.5 | 7 +0.9 | 99 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF v1 | 46 +2.3 | 0.372 +0.01 | 127.5 -11 | 6.4 +0.3 | 98.6 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 vp3 | 40.8 -2.9 | 0.343 -0.02 | 141.8 +3.3 | 6.7 +0.6 | 98.2 -0.6 | close | + | |
| P.Audio C15-600EL | 44.9 +1.2 | 0.352 -0.01 | 137.4 -1.1 | 5 -1.1 | 99 +0.2 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 6.1 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15NCX →
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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