SICA P-A-PL15B3S
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 15" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 46.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.479 |
| Qes | 0.5 |
| Qms | 11.5 |
| Vas | 139.8 L |
| Sd | 855.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 5.5 mm |
| Re | 5.24 Ω |
| Bl | 16.2 T·m |
| Mms | 85.9 g |
| Pe | 350 W |
| Sensitivity | 98.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 93 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 118.6 L |
EBP 50-100: works in either a sealed or ported 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyma 15MCS500 | 46 -0.5 | 0.48 = | 134 -5.8 | 8 +2.5 | 98 -0.3 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MCS500-8 | 46 -0.5 | 0.47 -0.01 | 133.5 -6.3 | 6.5 +1 | 97.5 -0.8 | close | + | |
| RCF L 15P530 | 45 -1.5 | 0.478 = | 160 +20.2 | 6.2 +0.7 | 98.5 +0.2 | close | + | |
| Beyma 15MC500 | 46 -0.5 | 0.45 -0.03 | 134 -5.8 | 8 +2.5 | 98 -0.3 | close | + | |
| MCM Electronics 55-3243 | 43.6 -2.9 | 0.465 -0.01 | 127.5 -12.3 | 6.2 +0.7 | 98.5 +0.2 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Turbosound TS-15W300/8A | 46 -0.5 | 0.476 = | 130.2 -9.6 | 4.9 -0.6 | 97 -1.3 | close | Xmax 4.9 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF-4 | 47 +0.5 | 0.468 -0.01 | 118.6 -21.2 | 5.7 +0.2 | 99.2 +0.9 | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence KAPPALITE 3015 LF v2018 | 44 -2.5 | 0.456 -0.02 | 150.9 +11.1 | 6.6 +1.1 | 97.9 -0.4 | close | + | |
| Jensen BN15/350A vp | 45 -1.5 | 0.461 -0.02 | 163.1 +23.3 | 5.5 = | 98.8 +0.5 | close | + | |
| LaVoce WSF152.50 | 46 -0.5 | 0.505 +0.03 | 137 -2.8 | 4.7 -0.8 | 97.3 -1 | close | 250 W vs 350 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.7 mm < 5.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
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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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