PHL Audio 5240
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 46 Hz |
| Qts | 0.278 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 3.7 |
| Vas | 116 L |
| Sd | 845 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.7 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 23.6 T·m |
| Mms | 103.3 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 153 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 21.2 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 5231 | 44 -2 | 0.277 = | 127 +11 | 5 +0.3 | 99.1 -0.2 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5320 | 45 -1 | 0.287 +0.01 | 128 +12 | 4.8 +0.1 | 99.3 = | close | + | |
| PD 1550/2 | 46.2 +0.2 | 0.294 +0.02 | 126 +10 | 5.3 +0.6 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices 1550/2 | 46.2 +0.2 | 0.294 +0.02 | 126 +10 | 5.3 +0.6 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| PD PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 +0.2 | 0.294 +0.02 | 126.4 +10.4 | 5.3 +0.6 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 1550 v2015 | 46.2 +0.2 | 0.294 +0.02 | 126.4 +10.4 | 5.3 +0.6 | 99 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15-750BMN | 45 -1 | 0.27 -0.01 | 127 +11 | 5.8 +1.1 | 99.6 +0.3 | close | + | |
| BMS 15CN860 | 46 = | 0.276 = | 102 -14 | 6 +1.3 | 98.7 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Oberton 15XL701 | 45.25 -0.75 | 0.28 = | 116.99 +0.99 | 8.75 +4.05 | 98 -1.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 14 CXN 6 | 45 -1 | 0.28 = | 131 +15 | 5.6 +0.9 | 100 +0.7 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5240 →
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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