B&C 12SW115
Thiele-Small parameters
| Nominal size | 12" |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Fs | 39 Hz |
| Qts | 0.25 |
| Qes | 0.26 |
| Qms | 9.8 |
| Vas | 33 L |
| Sd | 522 cm² |
| Xmax | 13.8 mm |
| Re | 3.1 Ω |
| Bl | 23.8 T·m |
| Mms | 192 g |
| Pe | 1700 W |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB |
Alignment hint
| EBP | 150 · ported |
|---|---|
| Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71) | ≈ 4.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&C 12SW115 | 38 -1 | 0.25 = | 34 +1 | 13.5 -0.3 | 92.5 +0.5 | close | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 13.5 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12HP1060 | 45 +6 | 0.25 = | 33.8 +0.8 | 12.45 -1.35 | 95 +3 | close | 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12HP1030 | 45 +6 | 0.27 +0.02 | 33.2 +0.2 | 12.45 -1.35 | 94 +2 | close | 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12RS1066 | 42 +3 | 0.33 +0.08 | 31.5 -1.5 | 12.45 -1.35 | 93 +1 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12HP1060 | 45 +6 | 0.28 +0.03 | 36.9 +3.9 | 12.45 -1.35 | 95 +3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 12TBX100 | 42 +3 | 0.26 +0.01 | 37.5 +4.5 | 9 -4.8 | 95 +3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Faital PRO 12HP1030 | 45 +6 | 0.3 +0.05 | 35.9 +2.9 | 12.45 -1.35 | 95 +3 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| FI Audio BTLv3 12 | 33.9 -5.1 | 0.249 = | 24.9 -8.1 | 9.5 -4.3 | 94.2 +2.2 | usable | 2 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.5 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| B&C 12TBX100 | 44 +5 | 0.23 -0.02 | 41.1 +8.1 | 9 -4.8 | 93 +1 | usable | 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
| Sica 12 SR 4 CP | 38 -1 | 0.3 +0.05 | 41.7 +8.7 | 9 -4.8 | 92.6 +0.6 | usable | 8 Ω vs 4 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.8 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL | + |
Compare the closest 3 against the 12SW115 →
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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