SICA 15 CX 3 PL
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 44.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.407 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 12.88 |
| Vas | 152.4 L |
| Sd | 855.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.1 Ω |
| Bl | 17.1 T·m |
| Mms | 86.1 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 106 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 75.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestion FTR15-3070E | 45.3 +0.8 | 0.4 -0.01 | 143.9 -8.5 | 5.5 = | 98.4 -0.6 | close | + | |
| LaVoce WAN153.00 | 43 -1.5 | 0.411 = | 137 -15.4 | 6.7 +1.2 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + | |
| LaVoce WAF153.00 | 43 -1.5 | 0.374 -0.03 | 146 -6.4 | 6.5 +1 | 99 = | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPA 15 LFA vp2 | 40.8 -3.7 | 0.392 -0.01 | 153.2 +0.8 | 5.5 = | 97.7 -1.3 | close | + | |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF | 42 -2.5 | 0.387 -0.02 | 158.8 +6.4 | 6.4 +0.9 | 98.3 -0.7 | close | + | |
| JBL 2226HPL vp prodance | 49 +4.5 | 0.396 -0.01 | 140.1 -12.3 | 5.8 +0.3 | 99.2 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Jensen BN15/350A vp | 45 +0.5 | 0.461 +0.05 | 163.1 +10.7 | 5.5 = | 98.8 -0.2 | close | + | |
| Peavey 1505-8 DT | 46.5 +2 | 0.389 -0.02 | 164.3 +11.9 | 5.1 -0.4 | 99.5 +0.5 | close | Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Peavey 1505-8BW | 46.5 +2 | 0.389 -0.02 | 164.3 +11.9 | 5.1 -0.4 | 99.5 +0.5 | close | Xmax 5.1 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPA PRO 15 LF | 46 +1.5 | 0.373 -0.03 | 142.2 -10.2 | 6.7 +1.2 | 98.9 -0.1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15 CX 3 PL →
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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