RCF MB 15N401
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 42 Hz |
| Qts | 0.195 |
| Qes | 0.2 |
| Qms | 7.7 |
| Vas | 136 L |
| Sd | 910 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.3 mm |
| Re | 5 Ω |
| Bl | 28.4 T·m |
| Mms | 122.6 g |
| Pe | 850 W |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 210 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 11.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Audio 6051 | 39 -3 | 0.209 +0.01 | 135.6 -0.4 | 5.3 = | 100.5 -0.5 | close | + | |
| PHL Audio 6050 | 40 -2 | 0.209 +0.01 | 130 -6 | 5.1 -0.2 | 100.7 -0.3 | close | Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15FW76 | 40 -2 | 0.21 +0.01 | 138 +2 | 7 +1.7 | 100 -1 | close | 500 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton 15LX600 | 40.9 -1.1 | 0.216 +0.02 | 150.3 +14.3 | 5.3 = | 100.4 -0.6 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| Oberton 15MB601 | 40.57 -1.43 | 0.185 -0.01 | 138.98 +2.98 | 5.5 +0.2 | 98 -3 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15 NW 76 | 42 = | 0.218 +0.02 | 130 -6 | 4.9 -0.4 | 100 -1 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15NW76 | 42 = | 0.22 +0.02 | 130 -6 | 8 +2.7 | 100.5 -0.5 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling | + |
| B&C 15 FW 76 | 40 -2 | 0.211 +0.02 | 138 +2 | 4.7 -0.6 | 100.1 -0.9 | close | 500 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.7 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15NMB601 | 43.25 +1.25 | 0.174 -0.02 | 145.15 +9.15 | 5.25 -0.05 | 100 -1 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.25 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oberton 15XL601 | 40.9 -1.1 | 0.216 +0.02 | 150.32 +14.32 | 5.25 -0.05 | 100 -1 | close | 600 W vs 850 W: lower power handling · Xmax 5.25 mm < 5.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the MB 15N401 →
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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