PHL Audio 5140
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38 Hz |
| Qts | 0.245 |
| Qes | 0.26 |
| Qms | 4.3 |
| Vas | 180 L |
| Sd | 892 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.7 mm |
| Re | 4.2 Ω |
| Bl | 20.5 T·m |
| Mms | 108.7 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 146 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 24.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 5050 | 38 = | 0.254 +0.01 | 180 = | 5.9 +0.2 | 99.2 -1.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 CXN 88 | 40 +2 | 0.254 +0.01 | 178 -2 | 6 +0.3 | 100.4 -0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5051 | 37 -1 | 0.245 = | 190 +10 | 5.9 +0.2 | 99.2 -1.4 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5030 | 40 +2 | 0.236 -0.01 | 180 = | 5.4 -0.3 | 100.2 -0.4 | close | Xmax 5.4 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 5200 | 38 = | 0.272 +0.03 | 180 = | 6 +0.3 | 101.6 +1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Radian 5215B oem2 | 42 +4 | 0.247 = | 197 +17 | 5.5 -0.2 | 100.6 = | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Radian 5215B oem3 | 42 +4 | 0.247 = | 197 +17 | 5.5 -0.2 | 100.6 = | close | Xmax 5.5 mm < 5.7 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF 15G400 | 37 -1 | 0.247 = | 164 -16 | 6.9 +1.2 | 99.1 -1.5 | close | + | |
| RCF LF 15X400 | 37 -1 | 0.247 = | 164 -16 | 7 +1.3 | 99.1 -1.5 | close | + | |
| PD PD 158 | 39.9 +1.9 | 0.241 = | 161.9 -18.1 | 5.9 +0.2 | 99.4 -1.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5140 →
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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