P.Audio P-15N
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.254 |
| Qes | 0.26 |
| Qms | 10.41 |
| Vas | 144.6 L |
| Sd | 880 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.5 mm |
| Re | 5.3 Ω |
| Bl | 24.7 T·m |
| Mms | 120.1 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 153 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 21.4 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 15NB451 | 39.57 -0.23 | 0.257 = | 145.21 +0.61 | 7 -0.5 | 99 -0.2 | close | 450 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15B500 | 38.2 -1.6 | 0.268 +0.01 | 145.82 +1.22 | 7.25 -0.25 | 99 -0.2 | close | 500 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.25 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15PS76-8 | 38 -1.8 | 0.26 +0.01 | 164 +19.4 | 7.5 = | 99 -0.2 | close | 550 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| BMS 15S430V2 | 39.8 = | 0.26 +0.01 | 135 -9.6 | 7.5 = | 96.8 -2.4 | close | 600 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15CL76 | 42 +2.2 | 0.25 = | 140 -4.6 | 7 -0.5 | 98 -1.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1401 4 Ohms | 39 -0.8 | 0.26 +0.01 | 127 -17.6 | 7.4 -0.1 | 100 +0.8 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.4 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1400 | 42 +2.2 | 0.245 -0.01 | 137 -7.6 | 6.7 -0.8 | 99.3 +0.1 | close | Xmax 6.7 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NDL88 | 41 +1.2 | 0.28 +0.03 | 154 +9.4 | 8 +0.5 | 99 -0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 700 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND940 | 39 -0.8 | 0.26 +0.01 | 170 +25.4 | 9.5 +2 | 99 -0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 600 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 v2015 | 39 -0.8 | 0.263 +0.01 | 170 +25.4 | 7.2 -0.3 | 98.9 -0.3 | close | Xmax 7.2 mm < 7.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the P-15N →
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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