SICA 15 K3 PL-8
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 40 Hz |
| Qts | 0.27 |
| Qes | 0.28 |
| Qms | 8.31 |
| Vas | 166.1 L |
| Sd | 856 cm² |
| Xmax | 6.5 mm |
| Re | 5.2 Ω |
| Bl | 21.4 T·m |
| Mms | 99 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 143 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 28.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sica 15 K 3 PL | 40 = | 0.27 = | 166.1 = | 6.5 = | 99.7 +2.1 | close | + | |
| BMS 15N830V2 | 39.5 -0.5 | 0.27 = | 159 -7.1 | 8 +1.5 | 97.1 -0.5 | close | 6 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| 18 Sound 15W700 | 41 +1 | 0.27 = | 180 +13.9 | 6.5 = | 97 -0.6 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Fane COLOSSUS 15XBN | 38 -2 | 0.279 +0.01 | 168 +1.9 | 7.5 +1 | 98.1 +0.5 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 | 39 -1 | 0.26 -0.01 | 170 +3.9 | 8 +1.5 | 97 -0.6 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 15NLW9300 v2015 | 39 -1 | 0.263 -0.01 | 170 +3.9 | 7.2 +0.7 | 98.9 +1.3 | close | + | |
| B&C 15 PS 76 | 38 -2 | 0.266 = | 164 -2.1 | 6.3 -0.2 | 98.9 +1.3 | close | Xmax 6.3 mm < 6.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| BMS 15N830V2 v2015 | 37 -3 | 0.271 = | 159 -7.1 | 7.5 +1 | 98.6 +1 | close | + | |
| Precision Devices PD152 | 40 = | 0.269 = | 170 +3.9 | 5.5 -1 | 99 +1.4 | close | 16 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5.5 mm < 6.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 15PS76-8 | 38 -2 | 0.26 -0.01 | 164 -2.1 | 7.5 +1 | 99 +1.4 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 15 K3 PL-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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