Precision Devices PDN 15BR40
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 35.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.338 |
| Qes | 0.359 |
| Qms | 5.727 |
| Vas | 224.8 L |
| Sd | 855.4 cm² |
| Xmax | 9.8 mm |
| Re | 5.11 Ω |
| Bl | 17 T·m |
| Mms | 90.8 g |
| Pe | 700 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.5 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 99 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 66.6 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 PDN 15BR40 | 35.7 = | 0.338 = | 224.8 = | 9.8 = | 98.5 = | close | + | |
| Beyma 15LX60 | 35 -0.7 | 0.346 +0.01 | 215 -9.8 | 9 -0.8 | 97.7 -0.8 | close | Xmax 9 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oxygen JET 18 | 32.9 -2.8 | 0.349 +0.01 | 217 -7.8 | 10 +0.2 | 96.7 -1.8 | close | + | |
| Volt RV4504 | 33 -2.7 | 0.349 +0.01 | 217 -7.8 | 9.2 -0.6 | 96.7 -1.8 | close | Xmax 9.2 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 | 35 -0.7 | 0.31 -0.03 | 199.2 -25.6 | 9.25 -0.55 | 98 -0.5 | close | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9.25 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Monacor SP-15/500FH | 35 -0.7 | 0.31 -0.03 | 218 -6.8 | 7.8 -2 | 98.6 +0.1 | close | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500A | 35 -0.7 | 0.394 +0.06 | 217.4 -7.4 | 9 -0.8 | 97.1 -1.4 | close | 500 W vs 700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JBL 1500 GTI | 35 -0.7 | 0.339 = | 189 -35.8 | 8.2 -1.6 | 100.6 +2.1 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 8.2 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Max Speaker PR1566 | 36 +0.3 | 0.296 -0.04 | 262 +37.2 | 8.6 -1.2 | 99.1 +0.6 | close | Xmax 8.6 mm < 9.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Elokance 15WF2400 | 38 +2.3 | 0.32 -0.02 | 165.2 -59.6 | 10.5 +0.7 | 98.1 -0.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PDN 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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