PHL Audio 5021
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 33.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.345 |
| Qes | 0.37 |
| Qms | 5.13 |
| Vas | 147 L |
| Sd | 892 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.6 mm |
| Re | 5.68 Ω |
| Bl | 23.4 T·m |
| Mms | 168.8 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 95.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 91 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 45.9 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 v2014 | 35 +1.3 | 0.343 = | 150 +3 | 6.7 +0.1 | 95.8 +0.5 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 100 (prodance) | 34.8 +1.1 | 0.339 -0.01 | 148.7 +1.7 | 8 +1.4 | 96.2 +0.9 | close | + | |
| Peavey 15 | 33.9 +0.2 | 0.352 +0.01 | 155.1 +8.1 | 5.8 -0.8 | 95.3 = | close | 300 W vs 500 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.8 mm < 6.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peavey LOW RIDER 15 | 33.9 +0.2 | 0.352 +0.01 | 155.1 +8.1 | 9.6 +3 | 94 -1.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 100 | 33 -0.7 | 0.309 -0.04 | 150.1 +3.1 | 7.8 +1.2 | 95.9 +0.6 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P200AK | 38 +4.3 | 0.351 +0.01 | 139 -8 | 8.2 +1.6 | 96.4 +1.1 | close | + | |
| SB Audience NERO-15SW800 | 32 -1.7 | 0.354 +0.01 | 128 -19 | 8.6 +2 | 94.4 -0.9 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P200AK-II | 38 +4.3 | 0.336 -0.01 | 139 -8 | 8.3 +1.7 | 96.3 +1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9500 | 35 +1.3 | 0.32 -0.02 | 163 +16 | 9 +2.4 | 96 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Beyma SM115/K vp3 | 39 +5.3 | 0.333 -0.01 | 147.5 +0.5 | 6.3 -0.3 | 96.9 +1.6 | close | Xmax 6.3 mm < 6.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5021 →
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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