18 Sound 12ND710
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Fs | 52 Hz |
| Qts | 0.2 |
| Qes | 0.2 |
| Qms | 6 |
| Vas | 92 L |
| Sd | 530 cm² |
| Xmax | 5 mm |
| Re | 5 Ω |
| Bl | 18 T·m |
| Mms | 40 g |
| Pe | 450 W |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 260 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberton 12NXL400 | 48.6 -3.4 | 0.203 = | 79.24 -12.76 | 5.25 +0.25 | 101 = | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB710 | 46 -6 | 0.2 = | 81 -11 | 5 = | 100 -1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB720 | 46 -6 | 0.2 = | 81 -11 | 5 = | 100 -1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB810 | 46 -6 | 0.2 = | 81 -11 | 5 = | 100 -1 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB700 | 49 -3 | 0.19 -0.01 | 101 +9 | 4.5 -0.5 | 101.5 +0.5 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| 18 Sound 12MB777 | 49 -3 | 0.19 -0.01 | 101 +9 | 4.5 -0.5 | 101.5 +0.5 | close | Xmax 4.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| RCF L 12G301 | 48 -4 | 0.219 +0.02 | 97 +5 | 5.6 +0.6 | 100.1 -0.9 | close | + | |
| 18 Sound 12MB600 | 46 -6 | 0.19 -0.01 | 86 -6 | 4.5 -0.5 | 101 = | close | 4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 4.5 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| PHL Audio 4050 | 49 -3 | 0.197 = | 84 -8 | 4.1 -0.9 | 100.1 -0.9 | close | 350 W vs 450 W: lower power handling · Xmax 4.1 mm < 5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 12NDL76 | 50 -2 | 0.2 = | 73 -19 | 7 +2 | 100 -1 | close | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12ND710 →
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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