RCF LF15N401
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 34 Hz |
| Qts | 0.22 |
| Qes | 0.23 |
| Qms | 5.8 |
| Vas | 160 L |
| Sd | 900 cm² |
| Xmax | 9 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 27.8 T·m |
| Mms | 158 g |
| Pe | 900 W |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 148 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 17.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 15NW100 | 33 -1 | 0.22 = | 139 -21 | 9 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15LW2400 | 34 = | 0.23 +0.01 | 191 +31 | 9.5 +0.5 | 97 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| RCF LF 15N401 | 34 = | 0.221 = | 160 = | 7.1 -1.9 | 98.3 +1.3 | close | Xmax 7.1 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15 NW 100 | 33 -1 | 0.218 = | 139 -21 | 7.4 -1.6 | 97.3 +0.3 | close | Xmax 7.4 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF LF15G401 | 36 +2 | 0.26 +0.04 | 150 -10 | 9 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| RCF LF15Y408 | 36 +2 | 0.26 +0.04 | 150 -10 | 9 = | 97 = | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 6321MND | 34 = | 0.207 -0.01 | 150 -10 | 7.2 -1.8 | 98.1 +1.1 | close | Xmax 7.2 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L15P400 | 36 +2 | 0.25 +0.03 | 160 = | 8 -1 | 96.3 -0.7 | close | 400 W vs 900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 8 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NW100 | 34 = | 0.23 +0.01 | 126.1 -33.9 | 9 = | 95 -2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 15ND930 | 35 +1 | 0.24 +0.02 | 182 +22 | 7.5 -1.5 | 97 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 500 W vs 900 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.5 mm < 9 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the LF15N401 →
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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