American Bass DX 12
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 35.6 Hz |
| Qts | 0.6 |
| Qes | 0.677 |
| Qms | 5.25 |
| Vas | 41.5 L |
| Sd | 471 cm² |
| Xmax | 12 mm |
| Re | 3.44 Ω |
| Bl | 13.28 T·m |
| Mms | 155 g |
| Pe | 400 W |
| Sensitivity | 86.2 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 53 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 106.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz Audio ES 300.5 | 35 -0.6 | 0.66 +0.06 | 48.5 +7 | 9 -3 | 86.6 +0.4 | usable | Xmax 9 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Alpine SWX-1243D Type-X | 29 -6.6 | 0.59 -0.01 | 38 -3.5 | 10.8 -1.2 | 84.2 -2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10.8 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12TW1-2 | 35 -0.6 | 0.577 -0.02 | 28.54 -12.96 | 10 -2 | 85.07 -1.13 | usable | 2 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Powerbass S-12T | 34.4 -1.2 | 0.634 +0.03 | 45.92 +4.42 | 6.9 -5.1 | 85.8 -0.4 | usable | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.9 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Rockford Fosgate T1D412 | 29.2 -6.4 | 0.613 +0.01 | 55.8 +14.3 | 10.9 -1.1 | 85.8 -0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 10.9 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Dayton Audio UM12-22 v2017 | 26.2 -9.4 | 0.594 -0.01 | 46.8 +5.3 | 9.9 -2.1 | 86.7 +0.5 | usable | Xmax 9.9 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12TW1-4 | 32.35 -3.25 | 0.529 -0.07 | 33.67 -7.83 | 10 -2 | 85.15 -1.05 | usable | 300 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 10 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Hertz Audio HX 300 | 33 -2.6 | 0.47 -0.13 | 49.62 +8.12 | 14 +2 | 87.1 +0.9 | usable | + | |
| Alpine SWE-1242 | 31 -4.6 | 0.66 +0.06 | 61 +19.5 | 11.7 -0.3 | 85.9 -0.3 | usable | 250 W vs 400 W: lower power handling · Xmax 11.7 mm < 12 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Orion Audio H2 12.4 | 33.9 -1.7 | 0.61 +0.01 | 28.35 -13.15 | 29 +17 | 84.1 -2.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the DX 12 →
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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