P.Audio WN-15N
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39.8 Hz |
| Qts | 0.251 |
| Qes | 0.26 |
| Qms | 7.56 |
| Vas | 286.8 L |
| Sd | 907 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.5 mm |
| Re | 5.4 Ω |
| Bl | 18.3 T·m |
| Mms | 64.3 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 102.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 153 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 41.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL K130 | 40 +0.2 | 0.253 = | 297.3 +10.5 | 3.6 +0.1 | 101.5 -0.6 | close | + | |
| PD 153ERC002 | 38 -1.8 | 0.249 = | 263 -23.8 | 6.8 +3.3 | 100.9 -1.2 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices 153ERC002 | 38 -1.8 | 0.249 = | 263 -23.8 | 6.8 +3.3 | 100.9 -1.2 | close | + | |
| JBL E145 | 35 -4.8 | 0.249 = | 274.7 -12.1 | 4.1 +0.6 | 100 -2.1 | close | + | |
| Electro-Voice DL15X v1 | 40 +0.2 | 0.262 +0.01 | 229 -57.8 | 4.1 +0.6 | 100.6 -1.5 | close | + | |
| Altec ER-15L | 43 +3.2 | 0.238 -0.01 | 246.4 -40.4 | 3.3 -0.2 | 102.8 +0.7 | close | Xmax 3.3 mm < 3.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Altec 3156 | 38 -1.8 | 0.24 -0.01 | 246.4 -40.4 | 3.8 +0.3 | 99.8 -2.3 | close | + | |
| Great Plains Audio 3156 GPA | 38 -1.8 | 0.24 -0.01 | 246.4 -40.4 | 3.8 +0.3 | 99.8 -2.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15MB650 | 40 +0.2 | 0.26 +0.01 | 210 -76.8 | 4 +0.5 | 101.5 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Altec 515-8G | 37 -2.8 | 0.269 +0.02 | 351.1 +64.3 | 3.5 = | 101.1 -1 | close | 75 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the WN-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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