PHL Audio 5012MNdU
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 36 Hz |
| Qts | 0.268 |
| Qes | 0.29 |
| Qms | 3.57 |
| Vas | 175 L |
| Sd | 903 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 5.21 Ω |
| Bl | 22.8 T·m |
| Mms | 127.7 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 124 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 29.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 5011 | 36 = | 0.268 = | 174.7 -0.3 | 6 = | 98.3 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 15G400 | 35 -1 | 0.271 = | 175 = | 6.1 +0.1 | 97.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P400 | 36 = | 0.261 -0.01 | 160 -15 | 7.2 +1.2 | 98.6 +0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 76 | 38 +2 | 0.266 = | 164 -11 | 6.3 +0.3 | 98.9 +0.6 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5052 | 35 -1 | 0.254 -0.01 | 190 +15 | 6.2 +0.2 | 98.3 = | close | + | |
| BMS 15N830V2 v2015 | 37 +1 | 0.271 = | 159 -16 | 7.5 +1.5 | 98.6 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XBN | 38 +2 | 0.279 +0.01 | 168 -7 | 7.5 +1.5 | 98.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR15-4080FD | 35.4 -0.6 | 0.28 +0.01 | 164.3 -10.7 | 6 = | 97 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Celestion FTR15-4080F-Bis | 35 -1 | 0.243 -0.03 | 182.8 +7.8 | 6 = | 98.3 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 v2015 | 39 +3 | 0.263 -0.01 | 170 -5 | 7.2 +1.2 | 98.9 +0.6 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5012MNdU →
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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