American Bass SL 124
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 31.5 Hz |
| Qts | 0.543 |
| Qes | 0.61 |
| Qms | 5.295 |
| Vas | 85.7 L |
| Sd | 491 cm² |
| Xmax | 8.5 mm |
| Re | 3.44 Ω |
| Bl | 10.65 T·m |
| Mms | 101.7 g |
| Pe | 250 W |
| Sensitivity | 88.3 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 52 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 123.2 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 DS 30.3 | 29 -2.5 | 0.51 -0.03 | 94 +8.3 | 9 +0.5 | 87.7 -0.6 | close | + | |
| Alpine SWE-1244E | 31 -0.5 | 0.53 -0.01 | 102.5 +16.8 | 7.5 -1 | 88.7 +0.4 | close | Xmax 7.5 mm < 8.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Oxygen SPIRAL 300 | 32 +0.5 | 0.56 +0.02 | 81 -4.7 | 7.6 -0.9 | 92 +3.7 | close | Xmax 7.6 mm < 8.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sound Storm Labs CR12D | 30.7 -0.8 | 0.522 -0.02 | 66.9 -18.8 | 10.3 +1.8 | 87.5 -0.8 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Pyle Audio PLPW12D | 32.9 +1.4 | 0.534 -0.01 | 84.1 -1.6 | 6 -2.5 | 89.4 +1.1 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 6 mm < 8.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Infinity PRIMUS 1270 | 29.7 -1.8 | 0.49 -0.05 | 75.7 -10 | 11.3 +2.8 | 87.3 -1 | close | + | |
| JL Audio 12WX-4 | 27 -4.5 | 0.562 +0.02 | 94.5 +8.8 | 8.5 = | 90.5 +2.2 | close | + | |
| Morel PRIMO 124 | 28 -3.5 | 0.47 -0.07 | 85 -0.7 | 8 -0.5 | 87.1 -1.2 | close | Xmax 8 mm < 8.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Powerbass S-1204D | 31 -0.5 | 0.5 -0.04 | 65 -20.7 | 9.5 +1 | 87.2 -1.1 | close | + | |
| Phoenix Gold RYVAL V12D | 30 -1.5 | 0.552 +0.01 | 81.9 -3.8 | 6.4 -2.1 | 91.4 +3.1 | usable | 150 W vs 250 W: lower power handling · Xmax 6.4 mm < 8.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the SL 124 →
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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