ATC PA50-314 16 BASS
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 71 Hz |
| Qts | 0.459 |
| Qes | 0.606 |
| Qms | 1.9 |
| Vas | 45 L |
| Sd | 550 cm² |
| Xmax | 1.3 mm |
| Re | 11.5 Ω |
| Bl | 20 T·m |
| Mms | 47.4 g |
| Pe | 50 W |
| Sensitivity | 94.6 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 117 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 32.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestion TF 1218TC v2010 | 74.1 +3.1 | 0.455 = | 48.1 +3.1 | 1.5 +0.2 | 99.2 +4.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| McCauley MK 12-100TC | 69 -2 | 0.445 -0.01 | 36 -9 | 2 +0.7 | 97.5 +2.9 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio E12-300S | 62 -9 | 0.49 +0.03 | 49.05 +4.05 | 3.4 +2.1 | 95.3 +0.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Eminence CV 75B | 80 +9 | 0.479 +0.02 | 56.2 +11.2 | 1.2 -0.1 | 97.2 +2.6 | usable | Xmax 1.2 mm < 1.3 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Beyma 12GU | 70 -1 | 0.475 +0.02 | 60 +15 | 2 +0.7 | 98.3 +3.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio E12-200S | 59.7 -11.3 | 0.475 +0.02 | 49.1 +4.1 | 3.5 +2.2 | 96.6 +2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Celestion BN12-300S8 | 69.3 -1.7 | 0.392 -0.07 | 43.5 -1.5 | 2.5 +1.2 | 98.8 +4.2 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| P.Audio EM12-LB600 | 62 -9 | 0.431 -0.03 | 39.8 -5.2 | 4 +2.7 | 96.7 +2.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Beyma 12MCS500-8 | 62 -9 | 0.417 -0.04 | 44 -1 | 4.9 +3.6 | 97.2 +2.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Isophon P30/37A vp | 54.6 -16.4 | 0.555 +0.1 | 45 = | 1.4 +0.1 | 92.5 -2.1 | usable | 25 W vs 50 W: lower power handling | + |
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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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