Pyle Audio PLPW15D
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 29 Hz |
| Qts | 0.459 |
| Qes | 0.52 |
| Qms | 3.94 |
| Vas | 195.7 L |
| Sd | 820 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 6.8 Ω |
| Bl | 18.6 T·m |
| Mms | 144.9 g |
| Pe | 1000 W |
| Sensitivity | 92.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 56 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 142.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faital PRO 15FH500 16 Ohms | 35 +6 | 0.454 -0.01 | 196.8 +1.1 | 9.3 +1.3 | 92.5 +0.2 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Focal 40V1 | 26.8 -2.2 | 0.459 = | 165.7 -30 | 7.5 -0.5 | 93.8 +1.5 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 400 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| GRS 15PT-8 | 28 -1 | 0.415 -0.04 | 242 +46.3 | 7.8 -0.2 | 93.2 +0.9 | close | 350 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Rockville RVW1500P8 | 28.3 -0.7 | 0.503 +0.04 | 254 +58.3 | 7.5 -0.5 | 92.7 +0.4 | close | 750 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-15OB350 v2022 | 32 +3 | 0.493 +0.03 | 239.4 +43.7 | 9.2 +1.2 | 94.2 +1.9 | usable | 350 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| JBL GTO 1514 | 25.1 -3.9 | 0.484 +0.02 | 153.5 -42.2 | 7.3 -0.7 | 91.9 -0.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 350 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.3 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| MTX Audio T6154 | 27.3 -1.7 | 0.538 +0.08 | 159.7 -36 | 9.2 +1.2 | 93.2 +0.9 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Hertz Audio ES380 | 24 -5 | 0.52 +0.06 | 220 +24.3 | 9 +1 | 93.7 +1.4 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 450 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Dayton Audio DCS380-4 | 22.9 -6.1 | 0.504 +0.04 | 233.9 +38.2 | 8.4 +0.4 | 92.9 +0.6 | usable | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 250 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
| Faital PRO 15FH500 | 35 +6 | 0.45 -0.01 | 217.1 +21.4 | 9.25 +1.25 | 97 +4.7 | usable | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 1000 W: lower power handling | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the PLPW15D →
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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