Wharfedale W15RS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 21.2 Hz |
| Qts | 0.185 |
| Qes | 0.193 |
| Qms | 4.326 |
| Vas | 866.5 L |
| Sd | 641.3 cm² |
| Xmax | 6 mm |
| Re | 9.4 Ω |
| Bl | 15.6 T·m |
| Mms | 37.5 g |
| Pe | 50 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 110 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 63.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audax HT300M2 | 17 -4.2 | 0.236 +0.05 | 927 +60.5 | 5 -1 | 96 -1.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 12A | 21.5 +0.3 | 0.165 -0.02 | 489 -377.5 | 4.5 -1.5 | 97.8 +0.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Vifa M30W0-49-08 | 21 -0.2 | 0.225 +0.04 | 400 -466.5 | 6 = | 95.2 -2.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Klipsch K31 | 19 -2.2 | 0.185 = | 386 -480.5 | 5 -1 | 94.8 -2.8 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax HD30P45TSMC | 17 -4.2 | 0.231 +0.05 | 627 -239.5 | 4.5 -1.5 | 94.4 -3.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax HD30P45TSMC2CA15 | 17 -4.2 | 0.231 +0.05 | 627 -239.5 | 4.5 -1.5 | 94.4 -3.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Audax PR300M0 | 17 -4.2 | 0.26 +0.08 | 1012 +145.5 | 4 -2 | 95.9 -1.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Siare 31TE-2B | 20.6 -0.6 | 0.264 +0.08 | 502 -364.5 | 5 -1 | 95.7 -1.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 5 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal AUDIOM 12V | 25 +3.8 | 0.203 +0.02 | 318 -548.5 | 6 = | 97 -0.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Audax HIF30HSMC-2CA14 vp | 19 -2.2 | 0.272 +0.09 | 645.4 -221.1 | 4 -2 | 95.6 -2 | risky | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4 mm < 6 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the W15RS →
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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