PHL Audio 5050
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.254 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 4.3 |
| Vas | 180 L |
| Sd | 882.7 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.9 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 23 T·m |
| Mms | 106.4 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 141 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 26.7 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 5051 | 37 -1 | 0.245 -0.01 | 190 +10 | 5.9 = | 99.2 = | close | + | |
| B&C 15 CXN 88 | 40 +2 | 0.254 = | 178 -2 | 6 +0.1 | 100.4 +1.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5140 | 38 = | 0.245 -0.01 | 180 = | 5.7 -0.2 | 100.6 +1.4 | close | Xmax 5.7 mm < 5.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15PS76-8 | 38 = | 0.26 +0.01 | 164 -16 | 7.5 +1.6 | 99 -0.2 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 76 | 38 = | 0.266 +0.01 | 164 -16 | 6.3 +0.4 | 98.9 -0.3 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 v2015 | 39 +1 | 0.263 +0.01 | 170 -10 | 7.2 +1.3 | 98.9 -0.3 | close | + | |
| RCF LF 15G400 | 37 -1 | 0.247 -0.01 | 164 -16 | 6.9 +1 | 99.1 -0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF LF 15X400 | 37 -1 | 0.247 -0.01 | 164 -16 | 7 +1.1 | 99.1 -0.1 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5052 | 35 -3 | 0.254 = | 190 +10 | 6.2 +0.3 | 98.3 -0.9 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15ND940 | 39 +1 | 0.26 +0.01 | 170 -10 | 9.5 +3.6 | 99 -0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5050 →
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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