PHL Audio 5020
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 28 Hz |
| Qts | 0.296 |
| Qes | 0.32 |
| Qms | 4 |
| Vas | 200 L |
| Sd | 892 cm² |
| Xmax | 7 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.6 T·m |
| Mms | 180.2 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.9 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 88 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 42.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt RV3863 | 29 +1 | 0.304 +0.01 | 207 +7 | 7.5 +0.5 | 95.4 +0.5 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5021M | 32 +4 | 0.297 = | 169 -31 | 6.7 -0.3 | 95.9 +1 | close | Xmax 6.7 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2266H vp mesure A | 24.7 -3.3 | 0.295 = | 190 -10 | 5.5 -1.5 | 94.2 -0.7 | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 15LW1500 | 34 +6 | 0.28 -0.02 | 195 -5 | 9 +2 | 96 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Ciare NDH15-4S | 28 = | 0.25 -0.05 | 220 +20 | 11.5 +4.5 | 94.5 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Ciare NDH 15-4S | 28 = | 0.254 -0.04 | 220 +20 | 11.5 +4.5 | 95.9 +1 | close | + | |
| JBL 2226H vp two | 28.2 +0.2 | 0.356 +0.06 | 245.4 +45.4 | 7 = | 94.9 = | close | + | |
| JBL 2226H vp one | 28.1 +0.1 | 0.356 +0.06 | 247.5 +47.5 | 7 = | 94.9 = | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF-2 | 35 +7 | 0.307 +0.01 | 198.8 -1.2 | 8.2 +1.2 | 97.1 +2.2 | close | + | |
| Eminence Kappa Pro-15LF | 35 +7 | 0.3 = | 198.8 -1.2 | 6.7 -0.3 | 97.8 +2.9 | close | Xmax 6.7 mm < 7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5020 →
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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