Precision Devices PD 15BR40
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.34 |
| Qes | 0.36 |
| Qms | 6.13 |
| Vas | 158.3 L |
| Sd | 855.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.9 mm |
| Re | 4.97 Ω |
| Bl | 19.2 T·m |
| Mms | 109.5 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 108 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 47.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD PD 15BR40 | 38.7 = | 0.34 = | 158.3 = | 7.9 = | 98.1 = | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15FH520 | 38 -0.7 | 0.34 = | 153.2 -5.1 | 9.15 +1.25 | 97 -1.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio S15-100LF | 38 -0.7 | 0.35 +0.01 | 169.1 +10.8 | 7.8 -0.1 | 98 -0.1 | close | Xmax 7.8 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15S330 | 39 +0.3 | 0.32 -0.02 | 152 -6.3 | 8 +0.1 | 98 -0.1 | close | + | |
| Faital PRO 15FH520-4 | 38 -0.7 | 0.337 = | 156.6 -1.7 | 7.8 -0.1 | 100.6 +2.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.8 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Elokance 15WF2400 | 38 -0.7 | 0.32 -0.02 | 165.2 +6.9 | 10.5 +2.6 | 98.1 = | close | + | |
| Oberton 15CX | 38.2 -0.5 | 0.349 +0.01 | 163.8 +5.5 | 6.8 -1.1 | 97.8 -0.3 | close | 450 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.8 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15MC700 | 41 +2.3 | 0.352 +0.01 | 153 -5.3 | 7.4 -0.5 | 97.7 -0.4 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15MB500 | 41.5 +2.8 | 0.339 = | 161.54 +3.24 | 7.75 -0.15 | 100 +1.9 | close | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.75 mm < 7.9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 2265 HPL | 37 -1.7 | 0.325 -0.02 | 176 +17.7 | 8 +0.1 | 97.9 -0.2 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PD 15BR40 →
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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