PHL Audio 5241 M
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 48 Hz |
| Qts | 0.253 |
| Qes | 0.3 |
| Qms | 1.6 |
| Vas | 105 L |
| Sd | 845 cm² |
| Xmax | 3.9 mm |
| Re | 5.6 Ω |
| Bl | 24.3 T·m |
| Mms | 104.8 g |
| Pe | 500 W |
| Sensitivity | 99.4 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 160 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 15.4 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 CXN 88 | 46 -2 | 0.265 +0.01 | 100 -5 | 5.2 +1.3 | 99.9 +0.5 | close | + | |
| PD PDN 15SB40 | 50 +2 | 0.243 -0.01 | 93.2 -11.8 | 4.3 +0.4 | 100.5 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PDN 15SB40 | 50 +2 | 0.243 -0.01 | 93.2 -11.8 | 4.3 +0.4 | 100.5 +1.1 | close | + | |
| Sica 15 F 4 CP | 46.4 -1.6 | 0.27 +0.02 | 97 -8 | 7 +3.1 | 99.4 = | close | + | |
| BMS 15CN860 | 46 -2 | 0.276 +0.02 | 102 -3 | 6 +2.1 | 98.7 -0.7 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5240 | 46 -2 | 0.278 +0.03 | 116 +11 | 4.7 +0.8 | 99.3 -0.1 | close | + | |
| RCF L15S830 | 52 +4 | 0.28 +0.03 | 115 +10 | 4 +0.1 | 99.2 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Ciare NDH 15-3 | 49.8 +1.8 | 0.296 +0.04 | 110.9 +5.9 | 4.3 +0.4 | 99.7 +0.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 14NA100-8 | 43 -5 | 0.23 -0.02 | 99.5 -5.5 | 4.4 +0.5 | 99.1 -0.3 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5232Nd | 46 -2 | 0.297 +0.04 | 105 = | 4.3 +0.4 | 98.1 -1.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 5241 M →
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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