RCF L 15P801
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 45 Hz |
| Qts | 0.237 |
| Qes | 0.25 |
| Qms | 4.5 |
| Vas | 163 L |
| Sd | 850 cm² |
| Xmax | 4.6 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 21.2 T·m |
| Mms | 77.7 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 101.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 180 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 20.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radian 5215B NEO | 44 -1 | 0.232 = | 175 +12 | 5.5 +0.9 | 100.8 -0.9 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PLB 74 | 42 -3 | 0.249 +0.01 | 164 +1 | 4.9 +0.3 | 100.7 -1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PLB 76 v2015 | 42 -3 | 0.249 +0.01 | 164 +1 | 4.9 +0.3 | 100.7 -1 | close | + | |
| Fane CRESCENDO 15MB | 42 -3 | 0.232 = | 167 +4 | 4.3 -0.3 | 100.6 -1.1 | close | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.3 mm < 4.6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 15P80/FE | 41 -4 | 0.236 = | 159.3 -3.7 | 6.6 +2 | 100.6 -1.1 | close | + | |
| B&C 15PLB76 | 42 -3 | 0.25 +0.01 | 164 +1 | 5 +0.4 | 100 -1.7 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PLB 76 | 42 -3 | 0.249 +0.01 | 154 -9 | 4.8 +0.2 | 100.4 -1.3 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 5070 | 45 = | 0.264 +0.03 | 150 -13 | 5 +0.4 | 100.4 -1.3 | close | + | |
| PD PD 158 | 39.9 -5.1 | 0.241 = | 161.9 -1.1 | 5.9 +1.3 | 99.4 -2.3 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD 158 | 39.9 -5.1 | 0.241 = | 161.9 -1.1 | 5.9 +1.3 | 99.4 -2.3 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the L 15P801 →
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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