PHL Audio 5232Nd
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 46 Hz |
| Qts | 0.297 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 1.7 |
| Vas | 105 L |
| Sd | 845 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.3 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 22.7 T·m |
| Mms | 114.1 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 128 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 22.5 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 14 NDL 88 | 45 -1 | 0.298 = | 102 -3 | 6.7 +2.4 | 98.8 +0.7 | close | + | |
| Sica 15 K 4 PL | 46.5 +0.5 | 0.3 = | 102.3 -2.7 | 8 +3.7 | 99.2 +1.1 | close | + | |
| BMS 15CN860 | 46 = | 0.276 -0.02 | 102 -3 | 6 +1.7 | 98.7 +0.6 | close | + | |
| PD PD 155N01 | 45 -1 | 0.313 +0.02 | 113.4 +8.4 | 5.7 +1.4 | 98 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 155N01 | 45 -1 | 0.313 +0.02 | 113.4 +8.4 | 5.7 +1.4 | 98 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Ciare NDH 15-3 | 49.8 +3.8 | 0.296 = | 110.9 +5.9 | 4.3 = | 99.7 +1.6 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 15N351 v2012 | 46 = | 0.315 +0.02 | 114 +9 | 5.7 +1.4 | 99 +0.9 | close | + | |
| RCF MB 15X351 | 46 = | 0.315 +0.02 | 114 +9 | 5.9 +1.6 | 99 +0.9 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5240 | 46 = | 0.278 -0.02 | 116 +11 | 4.7 +0.4 | 99.3 +1.2 | close | + | |
| PD 1550/2 | 46.2 +0.2 | 0.294 = | 126 +21 | 5.3 +1 | 99 +0.9 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5232Nd →
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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