Audax 180040A
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Fs | 22.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.392 |
| Qes | 0.41 |
| Qms | 8.71 |
| Vas | 239.6 L |
| Sd | 572 cm² |
| Xmax | 8 mm |
| Re | 11.3 Ω |
| Bl | 19.4 T·m |
| Mms | 96.6 g |
| Pe | 150 W |
| Sensitivity | 88.7 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 55 · flexible |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 106.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurum Cantus AC300/75C2C | 22 -0.4 | 0.352 -0.04 | 232 -7.6 | 8 = | 90.3 +1.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Davis 31ST12M | 24 +1.6 | 0.399 +0.01 | 260 +20.4 | 8.9 +0.9 | 91.6 +2.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
| Davis 31ST12M v2011 | 24 +1.6 | 0.399 +0.01 | 260 +20.4 | 8.9 +0.9 | 91.6 +2.9 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling | + |
| SB Acoustics SB34NRX75-6 vp | 22.2 -0.2 | 0.444 +0.05 | 240 +0.4 | 11 +3 | 92 +3.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| SB Acoustics SB34NRX75-6 | 19 -3.4 | 0.397 +0.01 | 260 +20.4 | 11 +3 | 91 +2.3 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Peerless 315SWR | 24 +1.6 | 0.433 +0.04 | 210 -29.6 | 8 = | 91.3 +2.6 | close | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Peerless 831857 | 24 +1.6 | 0.433 +0.04 | 210 -29.6 | 9 +1 | 91.3 +2.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Scan-Speak 32W/8878T01 | 19.1 -3.3 | 0.33 -0.06 | 234 -5.6 | 7.5 -0.5 | 89.8 +1.1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 7.5 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| JL Audio 12W0-8 | 23.2 +0.8 | 0.426 +0.03 | 159.989 -79.61 | 8.636 +0.64 | 88.3 -0.4 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes | + |
| Peerless SLS315 | 24.4 +2 | 0.452 +0.06 | 205.2 -34.4 | 7.8 -0.2 | 91.4 +2.7 | usable | 8 Ω vs 16 Ω: amp load changes · 100 W vs 150 W: lower power handling · Xmax 7.8 mm < 8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 180040A →
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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