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B&C 12SW115

12" · 8 Ω · 1700 W · 92.5 dB · datasheet ↗

Thiele-Small parameters

Nominal size12"
Impedance8 Ω
Fs38 Hz
Qts0.25
Qes0.26
Qms9.3
Vas34 L
Sd522 cm²
Xmax13.5 mm
Re5.1 Ω
Bl30.3 T·m
Mms198 g
Pe1700 W
Sensitivity92.5 dB

Alignment hint

EBP146 · ported
Sealed Vb (Qtc ≈ 0.71)≈ 4.9 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

DriverFs (Hz)QtsVas (L)Xmax (mm)Sens (dB)FitNotesCompare
B&C 12SW11539 +10.25 =33 -113.8 +0.392 -0.5close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes+
Faital PRO 12HP106045 +70.25 =33.8 -0.212.45 -1.0595 +2.5close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 12HP103045 +70.27 +0.0233.2 -0.812.45 -1.0594 +1.5close4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 12HP106045 +70.28 +0.0336.9 +2.912.45 -1.0595 +2.5usable1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 12RS106642 +40.33 +0.0831.5 -2.512.45 -1.0593 +0.5usable1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
B&C 12TBX10042 +40.26 +0.0137.5 +3.59 -4.595 +2.5usable1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Faital PRO 12HP103045 +70.3 +0.0535.9 +1.912.45 -1.0595 +2.5usable1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 12.45 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
Sica 12 SR 4 CP38 =0.3 +0.0541.7 +7.79 -4.592.6 +0.1usable1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
FI Audio BTLv3 1233.9 -4.10.249 =24.9 -9.19.5 -494.2 +1.7usable2 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · Xmax 9.5 mm < 13.5 mm: lower excursion-limited SPL+
B&C 12TBX10044 +60.23 -0.0241.1 +7.19 -4.593 +0.5usable4 Ω vs 8 Ω: amp load changes · 1000 W vs 1700 W: lower power handling · Xmax 9 mm < 13.5 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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