Radian 2216-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 38.7 Hz |
| Qts | 0.375 |
| Qes | 0.43 |
| Qms | 2.96 |
| Vas | 143.5 L |
| Sd | 832 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.8 mm |
| Re | 6.2 Ω |
| Bl | 20 T·m |
| Mms | 114.3 g |
| Pe | 600 W |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 90 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 56.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMS 15P214 | 39.2 +0.5 | 0.378 = | 152 +8.5 | 6.4 +1.6 | 96.6 +0.6 | close | + | |
| PD PDN 15BR40-V2 | 39.2 +0.5 | 0.376 = | 140.1 -3.4 | 8.2 +3.4 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PDN 15BR40-V2 | 39.2 +0.5 | 0.376 = | 140.1 -3.4 | 8.2 +3.4 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P200AK-I | 38 -0.7 | 0.36 -0.02 | 139 -4.5 | 8.5 +3.7 | 96.3 +0.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LF | 39 +0.3 | 0.384 +0.01 | 159 +15.5 | 5.5 +0.7 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LFA | 39 +0.3 | 0.384 +0.01 | 159 +15.5 | 5.5 +0.7 | 97.3 +1.3 | close | + | |
| DAP Audio AB-15 vp GILLES | 39.3 +0.6 | 0.414 +0.04 | 152.3 +8.8 | 5.5 +0.7 | 95.6 -0.4 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| RCF L 15P200AK | 38 -0.7 | 0.351 -0.02 | 139 -4.5 | 8.2 +3.4 | 96.4 +0.4 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 HPL 76 W | 38 -0.7 | 0.407 +0.03 | 157 +13.5 | 6 +1.2 | 96.1 +0.1 | close | 400 W vs 600 W: lower power handling | + |
| Radian 2216 | 38.7 = | 0.375 = | 183.9 +40.4 | 4.8 = | 97 +1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 2216-8 →
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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