PHL Audio 5030
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.236 |
| Qes | 0.25 |
| Qms | 4.2 |
| Vas | 180 L |
| Sd | 892 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.4 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.5 T·m |
| Mms | 98.1 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 160 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 15 CXN 88 | 40 = | 0.254 +0.02 | 178 -2 | 6 +0.6 | 100.4 +0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5140 | 38 -2 | 0.245 +0.01 | 180 = | 5.7 +0.3 | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| PD PD 158 | 39.9 -0.1 | 0.241 +0.01 | 161.9 -18.1 | 5.9 +0.5 | 99.4 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 158 | 39.9 -0.1 | 0.241 +0.01 | 161.9 -18.1 | 5.9 +0.5 | 99.4 -0.8 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B NEO | 44 +4 | 0.232 = | 175 -5 | 5.5 +0.1 | 100.8 +0.6 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15P80/FE | 41 +1 | 0.236 = | 159.3 -20.7 | 6.6 +1.2 | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B oem2 | 42 +2 | 0.247 +0.01 | 197 +17 | 5.5 +0.1 | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B oem3 | 42 +2 | 0.247 +0.01 | 197 +17 | 5.5 +0.1 | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5050 | 38 -2 | 0.254 +0.02 | 180 = | 5.9 +0.5 | 99.2 -1 | close | + | |
| RCF CX 15N351 | 42 +2 | 0.226 -0.01 | 191 +11 | 5.3 -0.1 | 101.2 +1 | close | Xmax 5.3 mm < 5.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5030 →
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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