Precision Devices PD 153 C01
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.265 |
| Qes | 0.27 |
| Qms | 13.13 |
| Vas | 195 L |
| Sd | 907 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.22 Ω |
| Bl | 21.6 T·m |
| Mms | 98.5 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 100.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 144 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 31.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD PD 153 C01 | 39 = | 0.265 = | 195 = | 5.5 = | 100.2 = | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B v2017 | 40 +1 | 0.266 = | 202 +7 | 5.5 = | 100.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B v2024 | 40 +1 | 0.266 = | 202 +7 | 5.5 = | 100.3 +0.1 | close | + | |
| Eminence PS15-5008 | 38.8 -0.2 | 0.273 +0.01 | 198.7 +3.7 | 6.3 +0.8 | 99.8 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD.153C01 | 39 = | 0.27 +0.01 | 195 = | 5.7 +0.2 | 98.1 -2.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 CXN 88 | 40 +1 | 0.254 -0.01 | 178 -17 | 6 +0.5 | 100.4 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B oem2 | 42 +3 | 0.247 -0.02 | 197 +2 | 5.5 = | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| Radian 5215B oem3 | 42 +3 | 0.247 -0.02 | 197 +2 | 5.5 = | 100.6 +0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PLB 76 (prodance) | 38.7 -0.3 | 0.259 -0.01 | 215 +20 | 5 -0.5 | 100.6 +0.4 | close | Xmax 5 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 5050 | 38 -1 | 0.254 -0.01 | 180 -15 | 5.9 +0.4 | 99.2 -1 | close | + |
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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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