P.Audio HP-15W
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.492 |
| Qes | 0.6 |
| Qms | 2.74 |
| Vas | 254.3 L |
| Sd | 855 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 6 Ω |
| Bl | 13.7 T·m |
| Mms | 88.3 g |
| Pe | 300 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 57 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 238.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenford PA380 vp | 34 = | 0.522 +0.03 | 260 +5.7 | 3.5 = | 95.6 +0.2 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Monacor SP-385G | 35 +1 | 0.473 -0.02 | 260 +5.7 | 4 +0.5 | 96.2 +0.8 | close | 175 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Celestion BN15-400X v2018 | 35.1 +1.1 | 0.527 +0.04 | 253 -1.3 | 4 +0.5 | 96.5 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence DELTA 15LF-4 | 40 +6 | 0.49 = | 253.93 -0.37 | 5.97 +2.47 | 95 -0.4 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence DELTA 15LFA | 39 +5 | 0.48 -0.01 | 241 -13.3 | 4.8 +1.3 | 96 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Celestion PULSE15 | 35.7 +1.7 | 0.431 -0.06 | 246.7 -7.6 | 4.75 +1.25 | 95.6 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Hyper Phase CM15T | 35 +1 | 0.508 +0.02 | 308 +53.7 | 3.5 = | 97 +1.6 | close | 150 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Ardan PRO W-38 vp2 | 39.5 +5.5 | 0.51 +0.02 | 254.7 +0.4 | 4.5 +1 | 97 +1.6 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Davis 39RCA15 | 33.7 -0.3 | 0.612 +0.12 | 258 +3.7 | 4 +0.5 | 95.3 -0.1 | close | 200 W vs 300 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15PR300 | 35 +1 | 0.48 -0.01 | 220.1 -34.2 | 5.23 +1.73 | 97 +1.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the HP-15W →
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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