AE Speakers LO12-D8 v2016
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 41.9 Hz |
| Qts | 0.67 |
| Qes | 0.7 |
| Qms | 15.6 |
| Vas | 117.9 L |
| Sd | 530 cm² |
| Xmax | 7.4 mm |
| Re | 3.08 Ω |
| Bl | 7.5 T·m |
| Mms | 48.2 g |
| Pe | 200 W |
| Sensitivity | 97.1 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 60 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 1035.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE Speakers LO12-D16 | 41.9 = | 0.67 = | 119.7 +1.8 | 7.4 = | 94.1 -3 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| JL Audio 12IB4 | 40.5 -1.4 | 0.631 -0.04 | 112.4 -5.5 | 6 -1.4 | 93.6 -3.5 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 125 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal W31B | 40 -1.9 | 0.58 -0.09 | 125 +7.1 | 6 -1.4 | 95.8 -1.3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| SB Audience BIANCO-120B150 | 44 +2.1 | 0.623 -0.05 | 103.8 -14.1 | 6.8 -0.6 | 93.5 -3.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6.8 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Lanzar VW124/12D | 40 -1.9 | 0.763 +0.09 | 147.4 +29.5 | 10 +2.6 | 95.5 -1.6 | usable | + | |
| Focal 13V 7501 | 36.5 -5.4 | 0.712 +0.04 | 97.3 -20.6 | 6.8 -0.6 | 94.2 -2.9 | usable | Xmax 6.8 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12PR320 | 45 +3.1 | 0.52 -0.15 | 96.7 -21.2 | 7.27 -0.13 | 96 -1.1 | usable | 16 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.27 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Focal 33F | 36.5 -5.4 | 0.712 +0.04 | 95.5 -22.4 | 6 -1.4 | 94.1 -3 | usable | Xmax 6 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Visaton TIW360DS 2x4 Ohms | 30 -11.9 | 0.675 +0.01 | 114 -3.9 | 11.7 +4.3 | 92 -5.1 | usable | + | |
| Pioneer TS-W302F | 33.4 -8.5 | 0.6 -0.07 | 105.6 -12.3 | 6 -1.4 | 94.3 -2.8 | usable | 150 W vs 200 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6 mm < 7.4 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the LO12-D8 v2016 →
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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