Oberton 15XB1000
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 37.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.283 |
| Qes | 0.292 |
| Qms | 9.2 |
| Vas | 111.02 L |
| Sd | 829.6 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 5.19 Ω |
| Bl | 25.64 T·m |
| Mms | 158.39 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 127 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 21.2 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 15NXB1000 | 38.34 +1.14 | 0.283 = | 105.5 -5.52 | 9 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| Oberton 15XB700 | 37.2 = | 0.283 = | 111.02 = | 9 = | 94.8 -2.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15TBX100 | 35 -2.2 | 0.28 = | 113 +1.98 | 9 = | 96 -1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15PZB100 | 39 +1.8 | 0.29 +0.01 | 110 -1.02 | 8 -1 | 97 = | close | 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NBX100 | 36 -1.2 | 0.29 +0.01 | 125 +13.98 | 10 +1 | 97 = | close | + | |
| LaVoce WAF154.00 | 38 +0.8 | 0.294 +0.01 | 103 -8.02 | 9 = | 96 -1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15NBX100 | 37 -0.2 | 0.27 -0.01 | 109.6 -1.42 | 10 +1 | 95 -2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| B&C 15 SW 100 | 37 -0.2 | 0.318 +0.04 | 110 -1.02 | 9.5 +0.5 | 95.8 -1.2 | close | + | |
| BMS 15S435 | 38 +0.8 | 0.28 = | 129 +17.98 | 8 -1 | 97 = | close | Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 TBX 100 | 35 -2.2 | 0.284 = | 113 +1.98 | 7.6 -1.4 | 96 -1 | close | Xmax 7.6 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15XB1000 →
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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